A curious vermeil egg-shaped covered box (800‰) standing on four ball feet, decorated entirely set and inlaid with cabochons of hard stones including amethysts, garnets, citrines and demi-pearls, the base and feet chased with foliate scrolls, the lid grip formed by a ribboned agate sphere Probably Russia, 20th century No apparent hallmark H. 10 cm - D. 6 cm - Weight 258.30g MC Provenance: Daguerre sale, 30 November 2021, lot 139.