Musical handbag-shaped compact for loose powder with clock
Musical handbag-shaped compact for loose powder with clock
Switzerland, Geneva
Circa 1830–1850
Terond Ravier & Co.
Gold, enamel, steel, brass, glass; enamelling, engraving, chasing, polishing, mechanical works
On the dial: "TEROND RAVIER & Co", "GENÈVE", "A", "R", "Aiguille", "Echappement à cylindre / huit trous rubis"
Gold musical powder compact in the form of a lady’s handbag with a braided handle. The case is decorated with engraved gold ornament of flowers, leaves, wheat ears, and floral compositions set against a textured ground.
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