"Charles X / Royal Palace: Needle Case Decorated With A Griffin In Mother-of-pearl, Silver And Gilt Metal."
Superb carved mother-of-pearl needle case.The case is shaped like a quiver, surmounted by a small griffin sculpture.
The griffin is only 1.5 cm high, a true work of miniature sculpture.
The mother-of-pearl is very white and lustrous, of exceptional quality.
The opening is adorned with a gilt metal palmette frieze.
The body of the case is inlaid with a silver disc intended to hold the owner's monogram.
A superb case, typical of the mother-of-pearl production sold in the shops of the Palais Royal during the reign of Charles X. Such quiver-shaped models, topped with genuine sculptures, are rare and highly desirable.
8 cm long
1.7 cm wide
Pick up in Paris or shipped via insured Colissimo.
France: €15
Europe: €20
World: €35
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