Rare Antique French Blond Tortoise Shell Boite à Mouche or Patch Box, Figural 18k Gold Pique Odiot this a split straw parquet

this a split straw parquet with unique woven metallic thread which would once have looked quite gold

and sometimes an artist used a projected light shadow to get the profile perfectly accurate

these very early and exceptionally fine carvings are most highly sought after

Lötz Witwe) was an important art glass manufacturer in Klostermühle

the old chapels and cathedrals are selling off their own items like this to stay afloat

Rare Antique French Blond Tortoise Shell Boite à Mouche or Patch Box, Figural 18k Gold Pique Odiot this a split straw parquetRare little spectacular bit of 18th century life, this little boite mouche (flea box) a type of ncessaire, is in remarkably fine condition for age, and has appeal over and above most that do remain. Louis XV to XVI era when the little round patches were applied to the face and bodice as a beauty mark, these miniature minaudire is complete with a courting couple inlaid as cartouche, along with overall decor of 18k gold starbursts, but it also has a