French 18k Gold and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Miniature Painting corbel stylized shell at the center

stylized shell at the center

A fine antique pair of French ormolu andirons or chenets with urn form finials

this antique pediment is carved with Eastlake tracery and floral design

5 Height 4 inches

A lovely piece

French 18k Gold and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Miniature Painting corbel stylized shell at the centerDETAILS An antique box of rectangular form with 18K gold mounts. The lid with a miniature painting of a genre scene of villagers dancing and socializing outside. MARKS Signed (lid lower right): FREU(?). Gold hallmarks (inside hinge). PERIOD Early 19th century DATE Circa 1800 DIMENSIONS Width 3. 5 Depth 2 Height 1 inches CONDITION Note: cracked glass (lid). NOTICE Please note that some countries and American states prohibit the importation of property