Carved Satinwood Jewel Casket in the form of a Miniature Leather Suitcase
FRANCE, 19th Century
8.6 x 20 x 10.5 cm
3 ½ x 8 x 4 ¼ in
3 ½ x 8 x 4 ¼ in
6913
Provenance
An English private collection
Finely carved to imitate stitched leather, the front with brass push opener over a carved buckle and strap; the hinged lid with a brass oval cartouche engraved with the letters...
Finely carved to imitate stitched leather, the front with brass push opener over a carved buckle and strap; the hinged lid with a brass oval cartouche engraved with the letters ‘JL’, lifting to reveal a silk-lined interior.