Opulent 18k Gold Medallion and Pique Stars Decorated 18th Century Vernis Martin Snuff Box autopostr_pinterest_60580 complimenting lush fringe and a

complimenting lush fringe and a matching silk or velvet backing

The bracelet adjusts to fit any wrist

hence the darkened areas that remain after polishing

will not close with it inside

none missing

Opulent 18k Gold Medallion and Pique Stars Decorated 18th Century Vernis Martin Snuff Box autopostr_pinterest_60580 complimenting lush fringe and aWhat a fine mid late 1700s or possibly c. 1800 at latest. A rare and exquisite snuff box, decorated in Vernis Martin, layered oil paint and varnish, here used in a solid mauve ish color (truest color seen on the star studded bottom of box), and the trimmed out in 18k gold pique stars, wrapped edging and another trim encircling both top and bottom halves. Topping that is the 18k 1" diameter gold medallion solidly mounted at center top. Likely a