Lacquered candy box with an 18k yellow gold frame from the L - Lot 1

Lacquered candy box with an 18k yellow gold frame from the Louis XV period, adorned with a later miniature depicting a genre scene. Paris, 1765/1766. Hallmarks of Jean-Jacques Prévost, indistinct master’s mark, French import hallmark for gold (1864–1893). Circular box with a lid; the sides and bottom are separate and made of beige lacquer. The lid is adorned with a circular enamel plaque, painted with a Rococo scene depicting a gentleman seated at a table in front of a tent, being served by two young women. Fluted gilded silver mount. Openwork gold mounts on the lid and base, stamped with ovolos and leaves. Interior lined with a speckled brown composition. Diameter: 68 mm (2 11/16 in.) Provenance: Christie’s auction, May 22, 2001, lot 141. Please request condition reports: they are not included in the descriptions. Since jewelry is not stored at the office, to pick up your item(s), please schedule an appointment with our staff: contact@aponem.com - (tel.) 01 34 42 14 50. Pickup is available Tuesday through Friday only. Please notify us 24 hours in advance of your visit, as the lots are not stored at the auction house. BUYER’S FEES FOR THIS LOT: 18% including tax (VAT non-refundable).