Fine Antique Pietra Dura Jewelry Box, Casket, 5 Perfect Mosaic Plaques, Italy petitpoint The trim on this elegant

The trim on this elegant 18th century French billet dour is tested and hallmarked with the tiny French punch prior to 1809

Very good to excellent and no glass present so much easier (and lighter weight) for shipment

but it closes and the stylus even remains with it

The architectural engravings on this one are as fine as any we've seen in museums or out

Do you see what I mean

Fine Antique Pietra Dura Jewelry Box, Casket, 5 Perfect Mosaic Plaques, Italy petitpoint The trim on this elegantAn exceptionally fine example of the mid 1800s Grand Tour souvenir pietra dura mosaic items of Rome and Florence. The subtle shading of the old marble having been cut specifically for the look of leaves, petals, and with 5 pristine mosaic panels on this one, a gorgeous work of art. The shaded and colored marble and semi precious stones used in these fine old mosaic items from Italy are perfectly worked in this one. We have no signature on it, but