.jpg?w=1)
THE REAR WALL OF THE BASE MARKED, PARIS, 1768/1769, WITH THE CHARGE OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774 AND AN UNIDENTIFIED MARK, THE FLANGE ENGRAVED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 9 AND LATER STRUCK WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD THE MINIATURE, GERMAN OR DUTCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1710
Details
A FRENCH ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH AN EARLIER MINIATURE
THE REAR WALL OF THE BASE MARKED, PARIS, 1768/1769, WITH THE CHARGE OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774 AND AN UNIDENTIFIED MARK, THE FLANGE ENGRAVED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 9 AND LATER STRUCK WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
THE MINIATURE, GERMAN OR DUTCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1710
Rectangular box transformed from a boîte-à-deux-tabacs, the cover later inset with an oval miniature on parchment of a gentleman in armour with periwig, with applied diamond-set bow and ribbon surmount and green-enamelled foliate border, the sides of the cover enamelled with translucent green reserves between polished gold bands, the sides and base similarly enamelled with translucent green panels framing medallions enamelled over engraved Trophies of Music, the side medallions enamelled in yellow-green
2¼ in. (55 mm.) wide
THE REAR WALL OF THE BASE MARKED, PARIS, 1768/1769, WITH THE CHARGE OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774 AND AN UNIDENTIFIED MARK, THE FLANGE ENGRAVED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 9 AND LATER STRUCK WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
THE MINIATURE, GERMAN OR DUTCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1710
Rectangular box transformed from a boîte-à-deux-tabacs, the cover later inset with an oval miniature on parchment of a gentleman in armour with periwig, with applied diamond-set bow and ribbon surmount and green-enamelled foliate border, the sides of the cover enamelled with translucent green reserves between polished gold bands, the sides and base similarly enamelled with translucent green panels framing medallions enamelled over engraved Trophies of Music, the side medallions enamelled in yellow-green
2¼ in. (55 mm.) wide
Provenance
Gontaut-Biron Collection and by descent to the present owner.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Brought to you by
Monica Turcich
Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.