Rare 18th Century French Shagreen (Galuchat) Étui – Museum Quality Green Luxury Case, Silk Velvet Interior Portrait snuff Palais Royal calibre

Palais Royal calibre

artist Lauris has captured her essence in a face only 3/8" from chin to hairline

An exceptional complete service dating turn of the Golden Age

75" deep fold and the curve curve remains perfect

Rare 18th Century French Shagreen (Galuchat) Étui – Museum Quality Green Luxury Case, Silk Velvet Interior Portrait snuff Palais Royal calibreA superb and increasingly rare 18th century shagreen tui, or necessaire crafted in richly colored green galuchat and preserved in exceptional, museum worthy condition. Measuring 4 1 4 long, 1 7 8 at its widest point, 1 thick (1 5 8 at base), this elegant little case would most likely have housed a fine scent bottle or small personal luxury implement. Its refined, tapered form and domed cap are entirely characteristic of 18th century French luxury