Rare Antique French Blond Tortoise Shell Boite à Mouche or Patch Box, Figural 18k Gold Pique Odiot the box is in fine

the box is in fine shape but missing both clasps

Lötz Witwe) was an important art glass manufacturer in Klostermühle

producing the decorative cords and trims that adorned gowns

and sometimes an artist used a projected light shadow to get the profile perfectly accurate

The set is likely late 1700s

Rare Antique French Blond Tortoise Shell Boite à Mouche or Patch Box, Figural 18k Gold Pique Odiot the box is in fineRare 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