A French silver-gilt Minaudière, circa 1900 French control marks in several places and lozenge maker's mark on top rim, of rectangular form, chased in relief with front and back of a kitten to front and back respectively of case, the kitten gem-set with rubies and emeralds to eyes and bow around neck, chain attachment, sprung trefoil clip to interior of front cover, central ivorine aide-memoire and mirror, two hinged compartments inside back cover, in original red leather fitted case lined with oyster silk and dark blue velvet, 10.6 cm. long x 6.5 cm. wide.