ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH 18k GOLD & HAND PAINTED ENAMEL BONBONNIERE BOX c.1800
19th Century French 18k gold bonbonniere box, the lid with an oval enamel panel painted on blue bround dipicting a young courting couple, with a man presenting a letter to a lady, within a pearl frame, surrounded by translucent blue enamel over sunray engine-turning, framed by a light blue and dusty pink paillon border, the sides and base similarly decorated, maker's mark crowned R incuse, the rim further struck '38' and 'M3'.
Reference Number: A5601
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-19th Century French 18k gold bonbonniere box, the lid with an oval enamel panel painted on blue bround dipicting a young courting couple, with a man presenting a letter to a lady, within a pearl frame, surrounded by translucent blue enamel over sunray engine-turning, framed by a light blue and dusty pink paillon border, the sides and base similarly decorated, maker's mark crowned R incuse, the rim further struck '38' and 'M3', possibly later Swedish import date letter for 1818, later French control marks.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Height: 2cm
Width: 6.5cm
Weight: 88g