Coffret à bijoux en bois d'amourette et vermeil, probablement Allemagne, probablement XVIIe siècle

de forme rectangulaire, le couvercle à décor d'oiseaux et bouquets de fruit en vermeil avec traces d'émail, l'intérieur ouvrant sur un miroir dans un entourage de chouettes et trophées de légumes, le tout reposant sur une âme en bois d'amourette

In overall good condition, some enamels slightly worn. The inside later green velvet to be refixed. In fact, this casket is more lokely 16th century and could also be Spanish. The enamels are on gold and probably later. Very nice piece.
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