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CIRCA 1785
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A GERMAN GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CARNET-DE-BAL
CIRCA 1785
Slightly tapering rectangular étui-à-tablettes with arched top, sides of cover and base of blonde tortoiseshell inlaid with rose gold and green gold flowers and foliage, the two-colour gold mounts chased with flowers and foliage, the obverse and reverse of the cover applied with pierced gold inscription 'SOUVENIR D'AMITIE' within pierced reeded gold borders with tied ribbon cresting and laurel garlands, the reverse of the base centred with an oval plaque set with monogram 'CM' in gold, on pink silk (plaque on obverse missing), containing a three-leaf ivory tablet and wooden pencil with gold cap, polished gold push-piece
4 in. (100 mm.) high
The monogram 'CM' is that of Princess Caroline Maria Theresa of Saxony (1770-1804), née Princess of Parma and Infanta of Spain. For portrait miniatures of her and her brother-in-law set in gold rings, see lot 90.
CIRCA 1785
Slightly tapering rectangular étui-à-tablettes with arched top, sides of cover and base of blonde tortoiseshell inlaid with rose gold and green gold flowers and foliage, the two-colour gold mounts chased with flowers and foliage, the obverse and reverse of the cover applied with pierced gold inscription 'SOUVENIR D'AMITIE' within pierced reeded gold borders with tied ribbon cresting and laurel garlands, the reverse of the base centred with an oval plaque set with monogram 'CM' in gold, on pink silk (plaque on obverse missing), containing a three-leaf ivory tablet and wooden pencil with gold cap, polished gold push-piece
4 in. (100 mm.) high
The monogram 'CM' is that of Princess Caroline Maria Theresa of Saxony (1770-1804), née Princess of Parma and Infanta of Spain. For portrait miniatures of her and her brother-in-law set in gold rings, see lot 90.
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.
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.
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