Enamel Box Gilt Inside Painted Flowers Garlands Ladys Portrait, France, 1890s

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Superb enamel box with flowers garlands and a lady's portrait. Specifications: 1. The surface of round box is made of … Read more Superb enamel box with flowers garlands and a lady's portrait. Specifications: 1. The surface of round box is made of white enamel. Additionally, it is stunningly decorated with nicest multicolored flowers' garlands running along the surface / mentioned garlands are hung up at bows. 2. The round bowl's lid is topped with a nicest enamel painted picture, depicting an elegant lady: The lady's style and appearance is similar to ladies of period of Angelika Kauffmann (1741 - 1807). The picture edged by brass ring is signed by a French painter: 'Laurent' 3. The enamel box is gilded / gilt inside. Manufactory: French manufactory (possibly Paris), made circa 1880-1890. Size: Diameter: 13.5 cm / 5.31 inches Height: 6.0 cm / 2.36 inches Condition: Very good (there are a few very slight signs of wear at edge of reverse side of box visible / the lady's picture is in very good condition, too - apart from a very few tiny scratches which don't spoil picture's excellent appearance / apart from that, there aren't any imperfections existing). See less