Fine Antique Pietra Dura Jewelry Box, Casket, 5 Perfect Mosaic Plaques, Italy petitpoint 20 & 22 and are

20 & 22 and are entitled "Pors Ran es Pors ecosses"

The architectural engravings on this one are as fine as any we've seen in museums or out

heavy old French sterling silver with gold plating

but it's a fine quality 19th century box

Very good to excellent and no glass present so much easier (and lighter weight) for shipment

Fine Antique Pietra Dura Jewelry Box, Casket, 5 Perfect Mosaic Plaques, Italy petitpoint 20 & 22 and areAn exceptionally fine example of the mid 1800s Grand Tour souvenir pietra dura mosaic items of Rome and Florence. The subtle shading of the old marble having been cut specifically for the look of leaves, petals, and with 5 pristine mosaic panels on this one, a gorgeous work of art. The shaded and colored marble and semi precious stones used in these fine old mosaic items from Italy are perfectly worked in this one. We have no signature on it, but