French Regence gold mounted pique and mother-of-pearl box

Date	1717-1722
Period	18th century, 1600-1750
Origin	Paris
Medium	Gold mounted pique
Dimensions	8.2 cm (3¹/₄ inches)
Gallery	S.J. Phillips Ltd

Description
Technical

Weight: 91.5g, of rectangular form, the cover and base each mounted with a panel inset with the fine dot and cellwork, to the cover a principal scallop shell hung around with leafy and floral garlands, flowers to the corners and with a scrolling dot border, the slightly bevelled rim with a dentil band, all highlighted by mother-of-pearl accents, the base with similar smaller floral spray to centre and spandrels, reeded gold rims, the sides and curved thumbpiece chased and engraved with a scrolling foliate band on a stipple ground.

Date: 1717-1722
Period: 18th century, 1600-1750
Origin: Paris
Medium: Gold mounted pique
Dimensions: 8.2 cm (3¹/₄ inches)
Categories: Jewellery