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19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work

$2,025.37
£1,504.71
€1,700
CA$2,808.26
A$3,020.05
CHF 1,614.83
MX$36,420.96
NOK 20,420.60
SEK 18,605.79
DKK 12,956.82

About the Item

Charles X dance card in mother of pearl with gilt bronze mounts. It is engraved with plants, flowery interlacing, and bouquets of flowers. An enameled pansy adorns the cover, a typical motif of Palais-Royal objects. It has its original paper and pencil. This notebook, used by women to record who they intended to dance with at balls, is typical of luxury objects sold in the Palais-Royal boutiques in Paris during the French Restoration. Very beautiful quality of the chasing and engraving, Circa 1820 Dimension: W 1.8 in, D 0.4in, H 2.2 in. Dimension: L 4.5 cm, D 1 cm, H 5.5 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Width: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Restauration (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 49451stDibs: LU2065318307632

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