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Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box

$6,435.13
£4,750
€5,552.31
CA$8,881.44
A$9,949.17
CHF 5,174.81
MX$121,359.40
NOK 65,882.18
SEK 62,122.20
DKK 41,440.92

About the Item

A lovely little antique French Louis XV casket of scarlet tortoiseshell with superb ormolu mounts. Set on ormolu paw feet and with a profusion of ormolu mounts this lovely little box retains its original lock and key. Containing four glass jars with ormolu lids. Beautiful colour and quality.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.8 in (7.12 cm)Width: 4.2 in (10.67 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015332027622

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