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MID-19TH CENTURY
Details
A NAPOLEON III GILT-BRASS-MOUNTED SIMULATED-MALACHITE JEWELLERY CASKET
MID-19TH CENTURY
Of shaped oval form, the top centred by an inset oval medallion modelled as a bearded Classical man; together with a French ormolu-mounted velvet casket, 19th Century, the lid centred by a lion
The simulated malachite casket: 3 1/2 in. (9 cm.) high; 6 1/4 in. (16 cm.) wide; 5 1/4 in. (13.5 cm.) deep
The ormolu casket 4 in. (10 cm.) high; 4 in. (10 cm.) wide; 3 1/4 in. (8 cm.) deep
MID-19TH CENTURY
Of shaped oval form, the top centred by an inset oval medallion modelled as a bearded Classical man; together with a French ormolu-mounted velvet casket, 19th Century, the lid centred by a lion
The simulated malachite casket: 3 1/2 in. (9 cm.) high; 6 1/4 in. (16 cm.) wide; 5 1/4 in. (13.5 cm.) deep
The ormolu casket 4 in. (10 cm.) high; 4 in. (10 cm.) wide; 3 1/4 in. (8 cm.) deep
Provenance
The Collection of The Marquis and Marquise de Ravenel; sold Christie's, London, 21 November 2007, lot 475.
Special notice
Following the auction, this lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day after the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 I Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com.
