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PARIS, 1771/1772, MAKER'S MARK RUBBED, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774
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A LOUIS XV TWO-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED IVORY, ENAMEL AND SHELL CARNET-DE-BAL SET WITH MINIATURES
PARIS, 1771/1772, MAKER'S MARK RUBBED, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774
Rectangular étui-à-tablettes, the obverse and reverse set with ivory plaques inset with pink-gold bordered abalone shell spandrels, each side centred with glazed oval grisaille miniatures on paper depicting putti, sides of the hinged cover set with octagonal shell plaques containing glazed oblong miniatures on card painted with the word 'souvenir' on obverse and 'd'amitie' on reverse, waterleaf-stamped and reeded borders, gold push-piece, interior fitted with metal pencil-holder
3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) high
PARIS, 1771/1772, MAKER'S MARK RUBBED, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774
Rectangular étui-à-tablettes, the obverse and reverse set with ivory plaques inset with pink-gold bordered abalone shell spandrels, each side centred with glazed oval grisaille miniatures on paper depicting putti, sides of the hinged cover set with octagonal shell plaques containing glazed oblong miniatures on card painted with the word 'souvenir' on obverse and 'd'amitie' on reverse, waterleaf-stamped and reeded borders, gold push-piece, interior fitted with metal pencil-holder
3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) high
Provenance
Gontaut-Biron Collection and by descent to the present owner.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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