Nécessaire 1730 - 1765

"Nécessaire" is a gilded bronze and enamel box created by English goldsmith John Best between 1730 and 1765. The octagonal box features intricate openwork floral designs and figures on a dark blue enamel background. The piece is topped with a small clock and rests on four scrolled feet, making it a beautiful example of Rococo style. Currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, it is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its time.