CLÉMENT MÈRE (1861-1940 )ConstellationExceptional and important spherical box; the lid and the base interlocking in cut-out, the catch in drop. Proof made of very finely carved ivory; the title decoration in relief enhanced, in part, with gilding and enriched with pearls and turquoise. Circa 1915-20. the upper part of the lid split at the reception of the grip, the grip possibly glued back . Signed C. MOTHER, under the base. Height : 14 cm Provenance : - Amédée Revet, Master ivory carver in Paris . Possible supplier of raw ivory to Georges Bastard and Yokohama O'Kin. - By descent.