A FINE GOLD MOUNTED TORTOISE SHELL AND LACQUER TABATIERE WITH MINIATURE PAINTING

Description:

French, circa 1780
D. 7,5/H. 2,5 cm
The inner liner made of tortoiseshell, opaque white and lilac striped lacquer decor. On the lid a fine miniature painting of a fairground scene. Engraved gold mount. Slightly worn.
Important private collection, Stuttgart