A French ormolu and ebonised jewellery box. Late 19th century, Paris., the sarcophagus shaped box fashioned from ebonised panels set within an ormolu surround with mask emblem motifs raised on four short legs. Inscribed to the lockplate Tahan. Ft. R. De La Paix. Height 11.5 cm. Width 18 cm. Depth 14 cm.