Small ball book binding in polychrome pearl sandblasting, the boards decorated with flowers in a scroll frame, the spine simulating a ribbed binding. Blue silk interior with bookmark (small stains and pulled threads). 18th century. Height Height : 10 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. The technique was used for small, refined objects made by ladies of the Court or Nobility.