FRANCE 18th century Circular tortoiseshell and coral lacquer box opening in half, the 18kt gold frame chased with a braid of interlacing flowers. In the center, on an oval gold medallion, is a motif of interlaced letters on a braided hair support. No hallmark of origin Gross weight: 141g - diameter: 7.5cm Condition: lacquer crack on the lid, on the side, missing on the reverse. A blond tortoiseshell frivolity shuttle with gold inlays is included. Length: 11.3cm - width: 3.7cm Condition: numerous moth holes and missing gold inlays