Splendid Antique French Silver 18thC Vernis Martin Billet Doux Etui Case

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Splendid Antique French Silver 18thC Vernis Martin Billet Doux Etui Case:
$1395.00

EUREKA ANTWERP ANTIQUESAn splendid antique French silver \'billet doux\' (literally: sweet note), which is a formed case into which love notes and invitations of a romantic nature were traditionally passed in the 18th century, this case is probably truly one of the most romantic items the French ever came up with, and you know the French reputation and fixation on romance. Made in the \'Vernis Martin\' layered paint and varnishes of the Brother\'s Martin, and popular in the time of Marie-Antoinette, this little case is a real show-stopper! While these would have been more colorful in their time, the darkening of the old varnishes used in layers with paint tended to darken over time so these usually have a deepened warm tone overcasting the images painted on them. Glorious historically - who knows what Courtier flirted and entice which Aristocrat (and vice-versa) using this very one billet doux to transport their note of love and plans for clandestine tete-a-tete and more. Perhaps Marie-Antoinette, herself. Someday maybe we\'ll decode molecular memory from objects. Beautiful, charming, in fine condition consisted with age and normal use; look at the pictures these will tell much more than my description. This high collectable piece is about almost 6” (15cm) tall. A must for your collection.
The shipping cost mentioned in the listing is an example for shipping from Belgium to China.Registered shipping and handling in to Belgium $15 - For Europe & the USA $40 - For the rest of the world $55.

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