French 18k Gold and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Miniature Painting

DETAILS An antique box of rectangular form with 18K gold mounts. The lid with a miniature painting of a genre scene of villagers dancing and socializing outside. MARKS Signed (lid lower right): FREU(?). Gold hallmarks (inside hinge). PERIOD Early 19th century DATE Circa 1800 DIMENSIONS Width 3.5 Depth 2 Height 1 inches CONDITION Note: cracked glass (lid). NOTICE Please note that some countries and American states prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory and tortoiseshell. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with customs and shipping regulations prior to purchasing if they intend to ship this item outside of Colorado.