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PARIS, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
细节
A LOUIS XVI STYLE TWO-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CARNET-DE-BAL SET WITH A PORTRAIT MINIATURE
PARIS, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
slightly tapering rectangular étui-à-tablettes with arched top, of oblong section, all sides of cover and base of blonde tortoiseshell applied with alternating two-colour vertical bands of gold, within gold mounts stamped with ribbon-twist and flowers, obverse and reverse of cover applied with gold inscription 'SOUVENIR/D'AMITIE' within applied gold borders with laurel garlands and beckoning doves, the obverse of the base centred with an oval portrait miniature on ivory of a lady in a blue dress with pearls in her hair within a gold border stamped with flowers, foliage and beckoning doves, the reverse with similarly framed plaque containing gold initials on a grey silk background, the interior with three-leaved ivory tablets with gold rivet and gold-capped pencil
3¾ in. (100 mm.) high
PARIS, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
slightly tapering rectangular étui-à-tablettes with arched top, of oblong section, all sides of cover and base of blonde tortoiseshell applied with alternating two-colour vertical bands of gold, within gold mounts stamped with ribbon-twist and flowers, obverse and reverse of cover applied with gold inscription 'SOUVENIR/D'AMITIE' within applied gold borders with laurel garlands and beckoning doves, the obverse of the base centred with an oval portrait miniature on ivory of a lady in a blue dress with pearls in her hair within a gold border stamped with flowers, foliage and beckoning doves, the reverse with similarly framed plaque containing gold initials on a grey silk background, the interior with three-leaved ivory tablets with gold rivet and gold-capped pencil
3¾ in. (100 mm.) high
注意事项
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.
拍场告示
Please note that the gold-capped pencil housed within the interior has been broken whilst being handled during the view.
荣誉呈献
Mary O'Connell
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