French Louis XVI Toleware Parcel Gilt Monteith antique engravings and two side vents

and two side vents

the underside with raised floral sprig decoration

1759-present)

It is possibly a funerary pedestal monument

that opens to an interior with a lift-out upper tray that is fitted with small

French Louis XVI Toleware Parcel Gilt Monteith antique engravings and two side ventsDETAILS This beautiful, early monteith was crafted with an extremely deft hand. The double scalloped edge is finely executed and the gilt garland around the body, exquisitely rendered. The piece displays centuries of use, but retains much of the original red background and gilt details. Notice the gilt border inside the bowl a most unusual detail. With a bit of rustic charm, it still makes an elegant accessory. STYLE Louis XVI PLACE OF ORIGIN France