A silver-mounted Japanese marine ivory combination vinaigrette and scent flask container, Meiji p

A silver-mounted Japanese marine ivory combination vinaigrette and scent flask container, Meiji period (1868-1912), inset with gem stones including diamond, ruby, sapphire, garnet and turquoise, the bulbous carving with mice, on a silver pedestal base engraved with fleur-de-lys and inset with a mirrored panel, 8cm high, This extraordinary piece was probably made to order for the European market as it was set with gems and mounted in silver on the continent at a contemporary date, and comes complete with a specially fitted box.