THE PROPERTY OF A NOBLEMAN
(Lots 3-4)
A CHARLES X PALAIS ROYALE MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND ORMOLU CASKET
Details
A CHARLES X PALAIS ROYALE MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND ORMOLU CASKET
Banded overall with palmettes and flowerheads, the rectangular hinged lid with central glazed oval cabochon containing dried flowers, with pierced border, above tapering sides with floral spray-mounts and on claw feet, the underside with printed label inscribed LARES ET PENATES. and in black ink 8 x 158M
5in. (12.5cm.) wide
Banded overall with palmettes and flowerheads, the rectangular hinged lid with central glazed oval cabochon containing dried flowers, with pierced border, above tapering sides with floral spray-mounts and on claw feet, the underside with printed label inscribed LARES ET PENATES. and in black ink 8 x 158M
5in. (12.5cm.) wide