Lot 83
  • 83

A three-colour gold toothpick case, maker's mark illegible, Paris, 18th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • length 9.2cm.
the decorated box applied with hair and five rose-cut diamonds, the reverse of lid set with a mirror, fully marked inside

Condition

Small scratches of use, marks rubbed, hinge stable. The gold alloy is 750/1000.
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