A three-colour gold pill box, France, mid to late 19th century

A three-colour gold pill box, France

mid to late 19th century

circular, in 18th century taste, the lid chased in high relief with musical instruments on a sablé ground, the base with a rosette, within concentric wavy engine-turning scattered with pellets within raised bead borders, maker's mark unclear, post-1838 eagle head control marks, in modern fitted red leather case

3.6cm., 1 1/2 in. diameter

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