French Gold Powder Box, 1860

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Round gold enamel powder box Violettes Paris circa 1860 On a noble, dark brown background in a gold net and … Read more Round gold enamel powder box Violettes Paris circa 1860 On a noble, dark brown background in a gold net and antique grotesques, the lid depicts a preening nymph with a cupid adorning her hair. The base vignette depicts a flirtatious scene, apparently with the same cherub, dove, and a basket of flowers, again in pursuit of the hostess who has escaped. Marked: Violettes Paris. On the inside of the rim there is a memorial date April 18, 1880. Parisian gold hallmarks from 1838, corresponding to the 750 standard, are at the bottom of the powder box. There is an original mirror inside the lid. Height: 3cm. length-5cm. Weight: 73.94g See less