FRENCH GOLD BOX  J.189

J.189: An 18th. century French rectangular gold box, of tapering panelled form, the body applied with a foliate yellow gold frieze, also chased with a bright-cut wrigglework frieze, pull off cover, the top applied with further yellow gold foliate decoration. 4.5 inches tall, probably made for sealing wax or as a bodkin case. Fitted in the original green stained shagreen case. Circa 1780. £750.