A FRENCH EBONISED AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL CASKET

A FRENCH EBONISED AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL CASKET

IN THE MANNER OF TAHAN OF PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, the cover with a central Egyptian mask inside floral and foliate enamelled brass panels and spandrels, enclosing a buttoned, blue silk interior, the base with similar mounts and a spreading apron with enamelled foliate arching decoration

15.5cm high, 38.2cm wide, 27.4cm deep