A Continental silver-gilt, carved hardstone, pietre dure inlaid and lapis lazuli casket, mid-19th century

A Continental silver-gilt, carved hardstone, pietre dure inlaid and lapis lazuli casket,
mid-19th century

the top applied with a carved fruit group hardstone relief to the centre on a lapis lazuli ground, the panels around with pietre dure scenes on a black marble ground and applied interlaced Ls on a lapis lazuli ground divided into geometric reserves with engraved silver-gilt borders, the frieze decorated similarly with hardstones and pietre dure divided panels, on bun feet
11cm. high, 20cm. wide, 15.6cm. deep; 4⅜in., 8in., 6⅛in.

Condition Report:
In overall very good condition and ready to place. Very minor old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. One very small hairline crack to the corner of the pietra dura panel on the right side.