A round micromosaic plaque set on copper representing two butterflies on a branch, in the manner of Giacomo Raffaelli, surrounded by a gold ornate frame and mounted on the hinged cover of a tortoiseshell and gold lined continental snuff box with elaborate thumb piece.

Rome 1800-1820.

Dimension cm 7 the micromosaic and cm 8,5 by 2,5 the box.

Excellent conditions commensurate with age.