Gold, Tortoiseshell, And Ivory Box – Louis XVI Period

Circular box in brown tortoiseshell and delicately sculpted gold mounting. The removable lid is decorated with a miniature on ivory featuring a distinguished young woman set on a monochrome background. The young woman is seated and is wearing a light blue dress with lace accents. Her skillfully styled and powdered hair is encircled with a lace decoration. She is holding a small bouquet of roses in her left hand. Craftsmanship from the Louis XVI period. 
D: 3.1 in (8 cm) / H: 1 in (2.5 cm)
Charge mark: Henri Clavel, 1780-1789.
Release mark: Helmeted head, 1780-1789.
Master goldsmith mark: illegible