An English gold box , MARK OF JOHN BARBE, LONDON, 1759

Sale 2576

SILVER, RUSSIAN WORKS OF ART AND OBJECTS OF VERTU

Amsterdam

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4 March 2003

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Lot 219

An English gold box

MARK OF JOHN BARBE, LONDON, 1759

Price realised

EUR 4,541

Estimate

EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,500

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An English gold box
Mark of John Barbe, London, 1759
Shaped rectangular, three sides repoussé and chased with rocaille and flowers, the back side with two various buildings enclosed by rocaille, the hinged cover with Jason handing over the golden fleece enclosed by rocaille, marked inside box, cover and inner rim box
5.2 cm. wide
56 gr.
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Lot 219

An English gold box

MARK OF JOHN BARBE, LONDON, 1759

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