APOTHICARY BOX, MID-SEVENTH CENTURY Slightly domed cubic shape, wooden core sheathed in red morocco gilded with small irons, opening above and in front to two leaf compartments and four drawers; iron hinges and handle; rare "fan" decoration generally attributed to the bookbinder nicknamed LE GASCON. H. 18 cm (7.08 in.) l. 17 cm (6.69 in.) P. 17 cm (6.69 in.) A mid-17th century gilt and leather apothecary case, the decoration attributed to the bookbinder nicknamed Le Gascon Provenance: Philippe Dennery Collection To the present owner by inheritance