Rare 18th Century French Palais Royal Beehive Etui, Box, Casket, Coffret for Scent Bottle or Candle mythical painting most likely were first presented

most likely were first presented from the boutiques flanking the garden promenade of the old Palais Royal

since one can easily use the set as it is

this one is small and that handsome defiant face is just 3/4" from chin to hairline

There are no cracks nor chips or breaks in all of that stunning old tortoise shell

or possibly it is a gift to her young husband

Rare 18th Century French Palais Royal Beehive Etui, Box, Casket, Coffret for Scent Bottle or Candle mythical painting most likely were first presentedRare and fabulous brightly gilded brass wire beehive, c. 1770 1810, this one is the most beautiful one we've had and it's got more bees attached, as well. Made in form of the old straw and basket beehives of old, this one is an open trinket box. I've seen some open to an opaline perfume flask, or some fitted with miniature sewing tools, they were whimsical items from the boutiques that flanked the promenade gardens of the old palace of Cardinal