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18th century German shell, ruby and gold mounted box (c. 1770 Germany)

Reference no. 2822
18th century German shell, ruby and gold mounted box

Description / Expertise

The shell carved to reveal bands of mother-of-pearl applied all along with rubies, the gold lid similarly decorated and engraved with rococo scrolls, fruit, birds and flowers