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ANTIQUE 18thC FRENCH ENAMELLED 18k GOLD CARNET-DE-BAL, MARIE ANTOINETTE c.1770
£12,595.00
Antique 18th Century French 18k gold and enamelled carnet-de-bal. The piece features beaded borders and cornflower blue stripes, one side is adorned with a miniature of a lady in a white gown with gold embroidery, the lid inset with an oval beautifully hand painted miniature depicting Marie Antoinette (born Maria Antonia Josepha Joanna von Österreich-Lothringen; November 2, 1755 – October 16, 1793) was the queen of France, executed by guillotine during the French Revolution. She is most known for supposedly saying "Let them eat cake", She was reviled by the French public for her lavish spending. Until her death, she supported the monarchy against reforms and against the French Revolution.
Reference Number: A5650