A French two-colour gold and enamel box, maker A. C, Paris, mid 19th century of oval form with concave ends, the cover set with an oval plaque painted with an allegory of all-conquering love within laurel wreath border, engine turned ground, bead and ropetwist borders, maker 'AC' in lozenge engraved on the flange and initials 'Tu' and inventory numbers from the Tuileries Palace inventory 74GMS, 5.