A Gold and Enamel Bonbonniere, Paris, 1781/1782

circular, the lid later applied with a circular white enamel plaque decorated with a hexagonal cartouche painted with a young lady by an altar of love, in a gold frame and simulated pearl border, on a dark blue ground embellished with paillon rose sprays, within gold locket frame, the mounts decorated with gold rope-twists, pellet engine-turned sides and base, poorly struck maker's mark, first set of charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, Paris date letter S for 1781

Diameter 3 in.

7.6 cm