Sale 2581
London, South Kensington
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7 October 2011
Price realised
GBP 3,500
Estimate
A JEWELLED GILT OR GOLD-FILIGREE POMANDER MOROCCO, 19TH CENTURY With almond-shaped body, each side slightly rounded with applied panels with diamonds and red gems bordered with pearls, the surface with dense floral filigree, the lid hinged at the bottom, the clasp with a small emerald, a hanging loop at top 6 5/8in. (7cm.) long
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