"18-carat Rose Gold Pillbox – Paris, Restoration Period (1819–1838) – 97 G"
Offered at a price very close to its current market value from a gold dealer, based on today's prices. Rare rectangular 18-karat rose gold pillbox, hallmarked in Paris between 1819 and 1838, entirely guilloché and decorated with chased friezes of foliate scrolls. A luxurious piece of goldsmithing of remarkable craftsmanship, a testament to the mastery of Parisian workshops during the Restoration and the July Monarchy. Dimensions: L. 85 mm; W. 53 mm; H. 14 mm Weight: 97 g Material: 18K rose gold (hallmarked with the head of an old man, Paris 1819–1838) Decoration: Guilloché and chased foliate scrolls Condition: Excellent, minimal signs of wear.