Lot 24
  • 24

Tabatière à portrait en or de deux tons et cheveux

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Tabatière à portrait en or de deux tons et cheveux
  • Yellow gold, ivory, hair
  • Long. 7,6 cm ; 3 in
la tabatière, en forme de navette, XXe siècle, la bâte guillochée, les bordures, le fermoir et les charnières à volutes, la miniature, XVIIIe siècle, sur un fond en or de deux couleurs, bordé de cheveux tressés, l'intérieur du couvercle à décor dit bright-cut, apparemment non poinçonné

 the box of navette form, 20th century, with engine-turned sides, scrolled borders, hinges and thumbpiece, the 18th century miniature on a two-colour gold ground, within a plaited hair border, the gold reverse bright-cut, apparently unmarked

Condition

Miniature faded. The reverse with dents and losses to the base edge. The box itself with slight wear on the base but otherwise heavy and in good condition. 18ct gold. 115.6 gr
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