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Exquisite Ormolu & Painted French Calendar Book IOB browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing: Pre 1900: item # 818265 Please refer to our stock # 090815 when inquiring.
Vininghill Victoria British Columbia 250-595-7582 Guest Book $3000.00 |
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This is an exceptionally beautiful, made in France, ormolu book with seven reverse painted scenes of Paris set into the front cover. Very likely a souvenir purchased in the Palais Royale shops. The book has its original pencil, and a small calendar in a side pocket that dates the piece to 1856. The first page of the note book is marked with a small engraving of a couple and the word - 'Souvenir'. The following eight pages are blank, then two thicker pages with the days of the week in French, followed by several more blank pages for notes or comments.
The book has a royal purple velvet spine and a red watered silk lining. The original leather case has a cream silk and velvet interior and hook closures.
One of the finest pieces I have seen. Condition: Very good. Images bright and clear. Metal work bright. Case has minor scuffing. Size: Case- 4 3/4 X 3 1/2 X 5/8 inch. Book: 3 3/4 X 2 1/2 X 1/4 inch. |
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