Germain Chaye - Louis XVI coloured gold oval box by Germain Chaye

Date	1783
Period	18th century
Origin	Paris, France
Medium	Coloured gold
Dimensions	2.8 x 5.9 x 8 cm (1¹/₈ x 2³/₈ x 3¹/₈ inches)
Gallery	S.J. Phillips Ltd

Description
Technical

Weight: 126g
The cover with an oval reserve engraved in coloured gold with a musical trophy, two birds above, to a reeded line and dot ground, bead and foliate border, similar borders and line and dot panels to the sides and base.

Date: 1783
Period: 18th century
Origin: Paris, France
Medium: Coloured gold
Dimensions: 2.8 x 5.9 x 8 cm (1¹/₈ x 2³/₈ x 3¹/₈ inches)
Categories: Jewellery