Snuffbox with the portrait of Maria Carolina of Neapolitan, Duchess of Berry
Snuffbox with the portrait of Maria Carolina of Neapolitan, Duchess of Berry
France, Paris
circa 1815-1820
Gabriel Raoul Morel; Lizinska de Mirbel - the author of a miniature
Gold, glass; engraving, painting
1.9 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm, 172 gr
Maker's mark: "G.R.G." Mark of Paris 1979-1983; farmer's-Marguerite; "473". Engraving on the edge and on the lid inner side: "Marguerite Fils Joaillier de S. A. R. MONSIEUR Rue St. Honore N. 177; Donne par SS. AA. RR. MONSIEUR. N Madame la Duchesse de Berry et Mgr. le Duc de Bordeaux. A Mr Louis Franque Garde du Corps des MONSIEUR comme Souvenir de la Matinee du 29 Septembre 1820"
Gold rectangular snuffbox with rounded corners and a hinged lid. An oval miniature with the portrait of Maria Carolina of Neapolitan, the Duchess of Berry, is mounted on the lid under glass. The case is decorated with guilloche panels and relief foliage pattern of acanthus flowers and leaves. The snuffbox is stored in the authentic red Moroccan leather box, gold-embossed, with the coat of arms of the Duke of Berry.
Инв.1790/ДПИ