.jpg?w=1)
PROBABLY VIENNA, CIRCA 1760/1770
Details
AN AUSTRIAN GOLD-MOUNTED ENAMELLED NECESSAIRE
PROBABLY VIENNA, CIRCA 1760/1770
rectangular upright case with rounded corners, the obverse and reverse enamelled in mint green, the cover inscribed on both sides 'SOUVENIR', the obverse with grisaille enamel depicting three cherubs playing as bacchantes, the reverse similarly enamelled with three cherubs disguised as Venus, Mars and Diana, the interior with a pair of gold-mounted scissors, a gold-backed mirror, a gold folding-knife with mother-of-pearl handle, a gold spoon, a gold bodkin, a gold mount for a pencil and a gold-mounted ivory tablet, chased gold mounts with gold push-piece
3 in. (77 mm.) high
PROBABLY VIENNA, CIRCA 1760/1770
rectangular upright case with rounded corners, the obverse and reverse enamelled in mint green, the cover inscribed on both sides 'SOUVENIR', the obverse with grisaille enamel depicting three cherubs playing as bacchantes, the reverse similarly enamelled with three cherubs disguised as Venus, Mars and Diana, the interior with a pair of gold-mounted scissors, a gold-backed mirror, a gold folding-knife with mother-of-pearl handle, a gold spoon, a gold bodkin, a gold mount for a pencil and a gold-mounted ivory tablet, chased gold mounts with gold push-piece
3 in. (77 mm.) high
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.
Brought to you by
Matilda Burn
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.