An Exceptionally Fine Swiss (probably Geneva) Guilloché Enamel Patch Box, circa 1795–1810 antique French frame 55 grams TW

55 grams TW

From this date he went on to be a member of the Academie Français in 1747 and participated in revising its Dictionary

It's a pretty typical little scent bottle from that era

A remnant of the Empire Revival of France's last Emperor

Crafted from gilt bronze mounted on white alabaster

An Exceptionally Fine Swiss (probably Geneva) Guilloché Enamel Patch Box, circa 1795–1810 antique French frame 55 grams TWAn exceptionally fine Swiss (probably Geneva) guilloch enamel patch box, circa 17951810, beautifully crafted in silver with traces of its original vermeil. The body is covered in brilliant translucent crimson kiln fired enamel over engine turned guilloch, richly decorated with raised gold scrollwork, tiny hand painted floral reserves, and delicate white enamel accents. The interior retains its original portrait miniature of a fashionable young woman