Antique French mother-of-pearl decorative basket, dating to the late 19th century, with iridescent shell panels, intricate floral gilt-metal openwork and an elegant twisted vine handle. In the Palais Royal style, this unusual piece reflects the elaborate decorative objects associated with 19th-century French craftsmanship.
Please read: Considerable wear throughout, including loss and discoloration to the metal finish, apparent later paint or coating on the metalwork with residue on some shell panels, and one small loose mother-of-pearl panel. Please review photographs for condition.
