A 19th century cross stitch sheep bonbonniere
A 19th century cross stitch sheep bonbonniere
£165
Category
Reference
4610
A charming rectangular box made of card, the sides in floral and leaf scroll raised gold foil, the lid with a painted canvas and cross stitch naive sheep on grass, within a raised gilt foil border. Such boxes were used for gifts of handmade chocolates.
France, 19th century
Provenance: From a connoisseur's collection
Dimensions:
Height
3.5 cm / 1 1⁄2"
Width
9.5 cm
/ 3 3⁄4"
Depth
6.5 cm
/ 2 3⁄4"
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