A French ormolu dresser box, in the shape of a console table on four legs, with one center drawer and a hinged lid. The top is elaborately decorated with pink guilloche enamel surrounding an oval painting of a charming young woman playing with soap bubbles, measuring approx. 2" x 2-3/4", and signed at the right "Cardie" (?). The sides of the box are cast in relief with architectural design elements, and they have curved canted corners. The sides also have a bow and floral festoon applied the the bottom edge. The underside of the box is stamped "France". The interior of the top and of the drawer are fitted with a silk lampas textile. Overall the box measures 5-5/8"W x 4-3/4"D x 4"H.
200/300 Sold $471.50
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