A FOUR-COLOUR GOLD BOX WITH CONCEALED TIMEPIECE AND MINIATURE, PROBABLY HANAU, CIRCA 1775

A FOUR-COLOUR GOLD BOX WITH CONCEALED TIMEPIECE AND MINIATURE, PROBABLY HANAU, CIRCA 1775

oval, chased with oval amorous trophies on a reeded ground hung with looped leafy garlands, the oval medallion on the lid opening to reveal an enamel miniature painted with a couple and their compliant hound worshipping at a shrine to Love, that on the base revealing a small circular watch, the white enamel dial signed: Jodin A Paris, maker's mark M&P crowned above a heart and between two flourishes, with modern key

6.5 cm, 2½in wide

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