Bidspirit auction | LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND

LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD - An exquisite mid-18th century French lady’s nécessaire crafted from dark green bloodstone with fine red flecks, mounted in finely chased gilt bronze in the Rococo style of Louis XV. The faceted body is enriched with asymmetrical rocaille decoration, including allegorical motifs of a fox and a goat — symbols of cunning and innocence. The lid opens with a diamond-set push-button of old mine cut, ingeniously integrated into the side panel. Inside the case are six miniature grooming tools: a mother-of-pearl-handled knife, scissors, tweezers, ear pick, bodkin, and a needle. Each piece fits into its custom slot, testifying to the high craftsmanship and refined taste of its original owner. Marks: Not specified (to be confirmed upon inspection). Dimensions: Height approx. 9 cm. Weight: 95 g (with tools). Condition: Excellent, no visible restorations or losses. Locking mechanism fully functional. Provenance: France, mid-18th century. Private collection. Condition : Good Warranty : Seller Warranty Material : Agate, Gold Product sizes : Height - 10cm, Width - 4cm, Depth - 2cm Location : Gallery ”Antiqon”, Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia Gifts : Gifts for a gentleman, Gifts for a lady Style : Louis XV Country : France Period : At the turn of the 18th -19th century