Rare Antique French Blond Tortoise Shell Boite à Mouche or Patch Box, Figural 18k Gold Pique Odiot these very early and exceptionally

these very early and exceptionally fine carvings are most highly sought after

I've owned this one about 15 years

the box is in fine shape but missing both clasps

this a split straw parquet with unique woven metallic thread which would once have looked quite gold

From my private collections

Rare Antique French Blond Tortoise Shell Boite à Mouche or Patch Box, Figural 18k Gold Pique Odiot these very early and exceptionallyRare little spectacular bit of 18th century life, this little boite mouche (flea box) a type of ncessaire, is in remarkably fine condition for age, and has appeal over and above most that do remain. Louis XV to XVI era when the little round patches were applied to the face and bodice as a beauty mark, these miniature minaudire is complete with a courting couple inlaid as cartouche, along with overall decor of 18k gold starbursts, but it also has a