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February 2006 Online Auction

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612. French Louis XVI Circular Maroon Composition Box, circa late 18th Century

Detachable cover features a French School miniature portrait of a lady with laurel wreath in her hair, painted on ivory; under glass with outer engraved gold mount. This maroon composition box features a pressed pattern of stars. The rim is inlaid with bands of yellow gold decorations. The interior is lined with tortoise shell. Measures approx. 3" in diameter and 1" tall.



700/1,000   Sold $632.50
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