A FRENCH 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND MOUNTED CORAL POWDER CASE
BY BERLIOZ-LEROY, PARIS, CIRCA 1920; THE CORAL QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The rectangular hinged box and cover with top and bottom panels carved in openwork with a bird amidst lotus flowers and vines, surrounded by a fine border of diamonds, and narrow coral panels on the sides, the box opening reveal a fitted mirror and compartment, with French standard marks on interior and to flange, signed ‘Berlioz-Leroy-Paris-Cannes’
2 ¼ in. (5.8 cm.) wide
A FRENCH 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND MOUNTED CORAL POWDER CASE
BY BERLIOZ-LEROY, PARIS, CIRCA 1920; THE CORAL QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The rectangular hinged box and cover with top and bottom panels carved in openwork with a bird amidst lotus flowers and vines, surrounded by a fine border of diamonds, and narrow coral panels on the sides, the box opening reveal a fitted mirror and compartment, with French standard marks on interior and to flange, signed ‘Berlioz-Leroy-Paris-Cannes’
2 ¼ in. (5.8 cm.) wide
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