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A LOUIS XVI GOLD-MOUNTED CARNET-DE-BAL SET WITH TWO MINIATURES
rectangular ivory étui-à-tablette of flattened oblong section, the cover sides centred with pierced inscriptions SOUVENIR and D'AMITIE within a scrolling and foliate frame, the front side of the base inset with oval miniature of a young lady in fur-bordered pink dress, powdered hair falling in a ringlet; the reverse with an oval grisaille miniature of a lady seated holding a book and pointing
ivory tablet and pencil inside
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) high
rectangular ivory étui-à-tablette of flattened oblong section, the cover sides centred with pierced inscriptions SOUVENIR and D'AMITIE within a scrolling and foliate frame, the front side of the base inset with oval miniature of a young lady in fur-bordered pink dress, powdered hair falling in a ringlet; the reverse with an oval grisaille miniature of a lady seated holding a book and pointing
ivory tablet and pencil inside
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) high
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