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BY JOHAN OLAF BACKELIN (FL. 1827-1833), MARKED, STOCKHOLM, CIRCA 1830, THE MICROMOSAIC ROME, CIRCA 1820
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A SWEDISH GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIERE SET WITH A MICROMOSAIC PLAQUE
BY JOHAN OLAF BACKELIN (FL. 1827-1833), MARKED, STOCKHOLM, CIRCA 1830, THE MICROMOSAIC ROME, CIRCA 1820
circular box of blonde tortoiseshell with gold piqué work borders, the cover set with a micromosaic plaque depicting the Capitoline Doves within a polished gold frame, the base and sides of black lacquer
3 in. (77 mm.) wide
BY JOHAN OLAF BACKELIN (FL. 1827-1833), MARKED, STOCKHOLM, CIRCA 1830, THE MICROMOSAIC ROME, CIRCA 1820
circular box of blonde tortoiseshell with gold piqué work borders, the cover set with a micromosaic plaque depicting the Capitoline Doves within a polished gold frame, the base and sides of black lacquer
3 in. (77 mm.) wide
Provenance
Charles Louis Fouché d'Otrante, 6th Duc d'Otrante (1877-1950).
Thence by family descent to the present owner.
Thence by family 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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