Antiques M.S. Rau | Louis Xvi-Period Vari-Colored Gold Etui

This Louis Xvi-Period Gold Étui Is Both An Exceptional Example Of French Craftsmanship And A Charming Relic Of A Bygone Era. Such Pieces Were Often Used By Lovers Or Other Cohorts To Pass Secret Correspondence Or Billets-Doux — “Love Notes” — Undetected. Its Artistry Pays Homage To The Declarations Of Love It Likely Once Held. Crafted Entirely Of Vari-Colored Gold, The Étui Displays A Neoclassical Design Punctuated By A Dot Motif And Chased Borders Of Foliage. Stunning In Its Artistry And History, This Étui Reflects The 18Th-Century Taste For Elegant Ornamentation.

Circa 1780
Features Later French Guarantee Marks And Import Marks For Gold

4 3/8″ Length X 7/8″ Wide X 3/8″ Deep