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Palais Royal presentation: ormolu egg with two graphics of Venice

Palais Royal presentation formed by a bronze dore “egg” with clasp closure and pedestal on a marble base, on both sides there is a medallion with two different graphics of Venice: the Rialto Bridge and Santa Maria della Salute church. It opens to reveal two tiny scent bottles in clear glass with hinged brass caps. Grand Tour

Period

Late 19th century

Country

France, 1850 ca

Material

glass and metal

Size

4,5 cm

COD.

1055

Labels

glass and metal, Late 19th century, Souvenir, Standing

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