{"product_id":"antique-french-jeweled-carnet-du-bal-aide-de-memoire-c-1848-enamel-and-gem-set-cartouche","title":"Antique French Jeweled Carnet du Bal, Aide de Mémoire, c. 1848 Enamel and; Gem-Set Cartouche","description":"\u003chr data-end=\"91\" data-start=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"93\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eFrench Jeweled Carnet du Bal, Aide de Mémoire, c. 1848, Purse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"154\" data-start=\"151\"\u003eEnamel \u0026amp; Gem-Set Cartouche, Vermeil, Complete with Notebook \u0026amp; Calendar\u003cbr data-end=\"227\" data-start=\"224\"\u003e96 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"427\" data-start=\"237\"\u003eA beautiful and unusually elaborate French \u003cem data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"280\"\u003ecarnet du bal\u003c\/em\u003e or aide de mémoire, dating to approximately 1848 — the year printed within the charming engraved calendar booklet it still retains.The rectangular case is richly engine-turned in a woven pattern and framed with a fine geometric border. Both front and back are mounted with a superb dimensional cartouche of scrolling acanthus leaves, partially silvered and delicately enamel-painted in green with subtle accents. The repoussé mount is set with vivid red cabochons and turquoise-colored stones surrounding a larger central red stone, creating a striking jewel-like effect on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"885\"\u003eThe body looks and feels like silver gilt (vermeil) and weighs 96 grams. No hallmark has been located, though the quality, weight, and workmanship are entirely consistent with fine mid-19th century French silver.The hinged case opens to reveal its original silk-lined interior, fitted with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eA printed 1848 calendar booklet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003eAn engraved intaglio frontispiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eBlank pages for recording dance partners or social notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003eThe engraving and typography are beautifully executed, and the survival of these ephemeral paper elements adds significantly to its desirability. Measures approximately 3.5” x 2.5” x ½” (¾” to top of jeweled mount).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003eCondition is very good for age, with gentle wear to gilding, light surface patina, and minor age-related wear to the paper, as expected. The garnet and Persian turquoise cabochon jeweled cartouches remain intact and vibrant, and the hinge and clasp function properly. An elegant and evocative relic of mid-19th century French society — a personal object once carried to soirées and balls, when each dance was noted with anticipation and memory preserved in ink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47813613420798,"sku":"226carnbal","price":985.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/226carnbal.jpg?v=1771617716","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/ja\/products\/antique-french-jeweled-carnet-du-bal-aide-de-memoire-c-1848-enamel-and-gem-set-cartouche","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}