Antiquorum in Love, Impotant Horology...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997

LOT 92

Unsigned, English, circa 1740. "The Casket of Venus" Fine 22K gold and bloodstone compendium, containing fine gold and bloodstone travel toilet accessories.

Double body rectangular, bloodstone fully overlaid with gold open work chased with inhabited foliage and pilgrims at the Cythera Island, a pilgrim on the lid is pouring water into a shell held by Venus. The front face with a fine applied gem-set clasp. Dim. 80 x 61 x 54 mm.