$2,415
French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted, Mother-of-Pearl, and Paper Flower Jewel Box, c. 1870-80, the rectangular box with mother-of-pearl plaques with floral etched banding to top and three sides, with fine ormolu mounts cast with florals, husks, and beading throughout, sloped hinged lid set with a painted paper floral spray under glass dome, with faille-lined interior, raised on four ball feet, lg. 8 1/8, wd. 5 3/8, ht. 2 7/8 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-04-06