A late 18th century French gold-mounted tortoiseshell box

French marks for 1783 - 1789, and later restricted warranty marks

French marks for 1783 - 1789, and later restricted warranty marks
Circular, with rope-twist borders, containing a miniature on vellum of a commedia dell'arte with a crowd watching, diameter 7.6cm.

Provenance:
Dr Anton Dreesmann, inventory number F-91.
Christie's, London, 11th April 2002, lot 766.
Private European collection.