Opulent 18k Gold Medallion and Pique Stars Decorated 18th Century Vernis Martin Snuff Box autopostr_pinterest_60580 the carvings are in superb

the carvings are in superb condition

25" wood panel with hand carved Brittany style woman with bird or parrot on her shoulder

Now and then through the years we find these beautiful early 1800s Napoleonic era (Empire) tiaras

in silk velvet

there are 2 flaws to note: one of the stars surmounting the arched bar up top has been lost to the ages

Opulent 18k Gold Medallion and Pique Stars Decorated 18th Century Vernis Martin Snuff Box autopostr_pinterest_60580 the carvings are in superbWhat a fine mid late 1700s or possibly c. 1800 at latest. A rare and exquisite snuff box, decorated in Vernis Martin, layered oil paint and varnish, here used in a solid mauve ish color (truest color seen on the star studded bottom of box), and the trimmed out in 18k gold pique stars, wrapped edging and another trim encircling both top and bottom halves. Topping that is the 18k 1" diameter gold medallion solidly mounted at center top. Likely a