Polychrome pearl sandblasted small ball book binding, the boards decorated with the figure of Hermes on one side and a shepherd under a tree on the other, the spine decorated with fleur-de-lis, the interior in cream silk (small stains and pulled threads). 18th century. Height Height : 9.5 cm Note: the technique known as "sablé de perles", which uses pearls as fine as a grain of sand, first appeared in the 17th century and became very popular in the 19th century. This technique was used for small, refined objects made by ladies of the Court or Nobility.