ANTIQUE 18thC FRENCH ENAMELLED 18k GOLD & JEWEL-SET CARNET-DE-BAL c.1770
18th Century French 18k gold enamelled carnet-de-bal, of slightly tapering rectangular étui-à-tablettes with arched top, of oblong section, decorated with scrolls, Grecian pillars and laurel garlands. All sides applied with lapis lazuli enamel, obverse and reverse of cover applied with inscription set with diamonds 'souvenir / d'amitie', the obverse centered with an oval plaque with a classical scene in enamel depicting a lady kneeling and having her hands bathed, the reverse centered with a framed scrolling gold monogram on a woven hair ground, hinged lid mounted with a diamond push button thumbpiece, the interior with leaved writing tablets with gold rivet and gold-capped pencil.
Hallmarked with the charge mark of Julien Alaterre (active 1768-75, Paris)
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4813
DESCRIPTION
Antique 18th Century French 18k gold enamelled carnet-de-bal, of slightly tapering rectangular étui-à-tablettes with arched top, of oblong section, decorated with scrolls, Grecian pillars and laurel garlands. All sides applied with lapis lazuli enamel, obverse and reverse of cover applied with inscription set with diamonds 'souvenir / d'amitie', the obverse centered with an oval plaque with a classical scene in enamel depicting a lady kneeling and having her hands bathed, the reverse centered with a framed scrolling gold monogram on a woven hair ground, hinged lid mounted with a diamond push button thumbpiece, the interior with leaved writing tablets with gold rivet and gold-capped pencil. Hallmarked with the charge mark of Julien Alaterre (active 1768-75, Paris)
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 10cm
Width: 5.5 x 1cm
Weight: 130g