ANTIQUE 19thC CONTINENTAL 18k GOLD & HAND PAINTED ENAMEL CARD BOX c.1890
19th Century Continental 18k gold novelty book shaped card box, the lid decorated with a finely hand painted miniature depicting a mother and children, the reverse with a vibrant bouquet of flowers, surrounded by scrolls and multi-coloured enamels, engine-turned decoration on lid, sides and base, within light white and blue boarder. Inside fitted with a spring mechanism and side push button to make the cards pop out, the side mounted with a hinged elaborately designed lock. Hallmarked 750 (750 gold standard).
Reference Number: A5722
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Continental 18k gold novelty book shaped card box, the lid decorated with a finely hand painted miniature depicting a mother and children, the reverse with a vibrant bouquet of flowers, surrounded by scrolls and multi-coloured enamels, engine-turned decoration on lid, sides and base, within light white and blue boarder. Inside fitted with a spring mechanism and side push button to make the cards pop out, the side mounted with a hinged elaborately designed lock. Hallmarked 750 (750 gold standard).
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 1cm
Width: 7 x 4cm
Weight: 54g