The Art and Orchid Gallery's round ivory pill box was hand carved on the cover as well as the sides and bottom of the box in micro-fine old French motifs. The ornamental designs on the bottom and sides can also be observed on 15th to 17th Century French repousse, champleve enamels and accessories to paintings.[206A] The square fret work is found in 18th Century ceramic patterns.[26B] The cover seems to be an armorial design totally symmetrical through the center of the fountain with birds, ...click for details
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