FRENCH ORMOLU AND CAMEO MOUNTED CASKET, BY TAHAN, PARIS
19TH CENTURY
£378
Auction: Lots 329 - 512 | 14 November 2024 at 10am
Description
of octagonal form, the hinged cover centred by an oval cameo with figures at a shrine, the sides and cover finely chased with foliate scrolls, opening to a silk lined interior, inscribed TAHAN À PARIS, and raised on foliate scroll and flower cast feet
Dimensions
18cm wide, 11cm high, 16cm deep