An Exceptionally Fine Swiss (probably Geneva) Guilloché Enamel Patch Box, circa 1795–1810 antique French frame A remnant of the Empire

A remnant of the Empire Revival of France's last Emperor

It's a pretty typical little scent bottle from that era

so this is the tool used to slip between the pages

plus a frame of lush wool trim expands it's already large form

complete with original silk passementerie tassel and wrist strap

An Exceptionally Fine Swiss (probably Geneva) Guilloché Enamel Patch Box, circa 1795–1810 antique French frame A remnant of the EmpireAn exceptionally fine Swiss (probably Geneva) guilloch enamel patch box, circa 17951810, beautifully crafted in silver with traces of its original vermeil. The body is covered in brilliant translucent crimson kiln fired enamel over engine turned guilloch, richly decorated with raised gold scrollwork, tiny hand painted floral reserves, and delicate white enamel accents. The interior retains its original portrait miniature of a fashionable young woman