Lot 295
  • 295

A diamond-set and enamelled gold goblet, dish and spoon, Jaipur, circa 1900

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • gold, diamond and enamel
the set comprising a diamond-set and enamelled gold goblet with cover, fitted on a dish with polychrome enamel decoration featuring roundels containing animals hunting or floral bouquets with birds, within a vegetal background featuring various animals, with a floral border, the spoon set with colourful gemstones and enamelled on reverse with en-suite design

Provenance

Gustave Droz, Manager of the East Asian Headquarters of Alcide Droz & Fils, (manufacturers of the world's first waterproof watch), Bombay, late 19th century
Thence by descent
 

Condition

In overall very good condition, some very minor areas of loss to enamel decoration, as viewed.
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Catalogue Note

A similar miniature cup, described as a "wine cup with cover", also featuring a colourful enamel design is in the Art Institute of Chicago, inv.no.1967.541a-b.