Empire style table box, 20th c., of rectangular form, the exterior tiled with lapis lazuli, mounted with gilt-bronze laurel wreath, floral roundels, foliate pendants, white stone-lined interior, plush interior base, approx 2"h, 6"w, 4"d, 2lbs

8.12.26- In my opinion regarding LOT: - the box is overall intact and in sturdy structural condition, the stone exhibits natural characteristics with minor roughness, inherent stable hairlines, some small stabilizations to the stone from the time of manufacture, under UV light, there is faint visible adhesive at the seams where the tiles are joined, overall no major loss, chips, or restorations observed


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