Empire French rectangular gold box by Alexandre Raoul Morel

Date	1833-1838
Period	1750-1850, Early 19th century
Origin	French, Paris
Medium	gold, Diamonds
Dimensions	9 x 5.9 x 2.5 cm (3¹/₂ x 2³/₈ x 1 inches)
Gallery	S.J. Phillips Ltd

Description
Technical

The cover applied with crowned diamond monogram for Louis Phillippe, set with cushion cut diamonds mounted in silver, the lid with matt foliate scrolls in bold relief, chased and engraved rocaille at each corner on a sable ground, thumbpiece rim with band of flowers in relief, shaped bombe sides engraved with foliate scrolls, rose gold wavy-line reserves, similar to the base.

Weight: 170.5g

Date: 1833-1838
Period: 1750-1850, Early 19th century
Origin: French, Paris
Medium: gold, Diamonds
Signature: Serial number 767 stamped to the flange

Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 2.5 cm (3¹/₂ x 2³/₈ x 1 inches)
Categories: Jewellery