Rare 18th Century French Shagreen (Galuchat) Étui – Museum Quality Green Luxury Case, Silk Velvet Interior Portrait snuff then unable to be re-elected

then unable to be re-elected

I would date the carved wood frame to mid-1800s

5" tall wall plaque pair with exquisitely detailed "Fruits of the Hunt" motif including large stag or deer and fox figures

Palais Royal calibre

Rare 18th Century French Shagreen (Galuchat) Étui – Museum Quality Green Luxury Case, Silk Velvet Interior Portrait snuff then unable to be re-electedA superb and increasingly rare 18th century shagreen tui, or necessaire crafted in richly colored green galuchat and preserved in exceptional, museum worthy condition. Measuring 4 1 4 long, 1 7 8 at its widest point, 1 thick (1 5 8 at base), this elegant little case would most likely have housed a fine scent bottle or small personal luxury implement. Its refined, tapered form and domed cap are entirely characteristic of 18th century French luxury