Carriage Foot Warmer, For A Lady, Netherlands, 18th Century

Cubic-shaped carriage foot warmers from brass with domed and openwork top, engraved floral decoration and carrying loop, standing on 4 ball feet.
The 4 sides are identical, hammered of a large oval cabochon in fillet and pearl borders, and pierced with a small grid, where, if you look closely, you can make out a frieze of modest hearts.
One side opened to put the iron bucket containing embers, whose feet lodged in the housings visible on  underside, and which has disappeared.
Size 18cm x 18cm x 18cm.
Used at period (circa1730) in carriages, churches with too long services....
Take a good look at our photos..... Good general condition, no faults, some normal wear. This object is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal.  - eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.