Empty pocket shells signed S.Huygens in gilded bronze

Superb empty pocket in gilded bronze with stylized double shells and handle in vine and grape signed s.huygens. Very well made. Very elegant and decorative, empty pocket or to deposit jewelry or other. The structure is in good condition. The golden patina has darker oxidation spots and gilding present only in the hollow parts of the pocket tray. Weight 1, 170kg. Ref 488/22.