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MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, 1787, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF HENRI CLAVEL 1780-1782, STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD, THE MINIATURE BY HENRI-JOSEPH VAN BLARENBERGHE (1750-1826)
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A LOUIS XVI GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIÈRE
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, 1787, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF HENRI CLAVEL 1780-1782, STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD, THE MINIATURE BY HENRI-JOSEPH VAN BLARENBERGHE (1750-1826)
Circular tortoiseshell bonbonnière, the cover set with a circular miniature, on parchment, depicting a fête galante with a musician and revellers in a classical landscape, within a gold and sky-blue enamel mount with entrelac and slightly raised chased foliate sablé borders, the sides and base with similar mounts, in fitted red leather case
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) diameter
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, 1787, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF HENRI CLAVEL 1780-1782, STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD, THE MINIATURE BY HENRI-JOSEPH VAN BLARENBERGHE (1750-1826)
Circular tortoiseshell bonbonnière, the cover set with a circular miniature, on parchment, depicting a fête galante with a musician and revellers in a classical landscape, within a gold and sky-blue enamel mount with entrelac and slightly raised chased foliate sablé borders, the sides and base with similar mounts, in fitted red leather case
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) diameter
Provenance
Rothschild collection.
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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