U.I. MEDIEVAL GALLANT SCENE

Pyrogène Vesta Case In 925 silver and rectangular in form. Adorned with hand-painted enamel works in the Belle Époque style, on all faces. On the front of the lid, a medieval scene depicting a woman on her doorstep pushing away a man, a stick in hand. On the reverse, a second medieval scene of a gallant nature, depicting a woman seated and leaning against a tavern table, a wicker-wrapped bottle in hand, while a man standing to her left plays the mandolin for her. On the back, a sailing ship on a moonlit, glassy sea beneath a cloudy and vaporous sky. On the lateral edge, the continuation of the gallant scene from the reverse. Upper and lower rims damaged, enamelled in black. 43.7g Spring-loaded lid at zero tension. Wavy border. Flat front striker. Craftsman: Unidentified, France. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1860 Hallmarks: None Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 7 out of 10 Product Reference: 0409192466649252020249