Description
A Small 19th Century Parisian Porcelain Jewel Casket by Tahan of oval form. The hinged dome lid and sides embellished with turquoise and white enamelled beads, ruby foil backed adornments and gilding on a lemon yellow enamelled ground, with gilt metal mounts and four foliate scroll feet. The base with paper label ‘Tahan Bould. des Italiens 11 Ci devant R de la Paix Paris’. The interior lined in buttoned silk padding. 2¼” (6 cm) high, 3½ x 2” (9 cm x 5 cm).