PILL BOARD - France - 19th century

PILL BOX

France, 19th century

Burl wood, glass, brown and blonde horn and brass

Diam. : 9 ; Thickness: 2.2 cm

(wear and tear)

Round pillbox in burl wood whose lid is centered with a miniature engraved by Salvatore Tresca representing “La Douce Résistance” by Louis Léopold Boilly and enhanced with gouache – the whole is protected by a concave glass. It is surrounded by a brass frame with net decoration. The interior is gilded with blonde and brown horn edges.

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