Lovers_and_Cherubs

International Match Safe

Association and Museum

Lovers and Cherubs

IMSA #: PMSE-004

Estimated Date: Late 19th century

Country of Origin: French

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Catalog No.: Christie's South Kennsington - Vesta Cases, page 24, #134 - Tues. 15 September 1998 @ 10:30 a.m.

Material: Gold, Rectangular Box-type

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Size (Inches): 5.1 cms

Reverse: The reverse is enameled with a scene where the lovers are encouraged by cherubs to pledge their love for life.

Description and Comments: The front cover is enameled with a scene of a pair of lovers surrounded by cherubs. The interior is enameled with a scene of a lyre playing maiden with cherub.

Submitted by: Jeff Lovell, Christie's South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LD