Lot 14
  • 14

Tabatière en écaille sertie d'une plaque en micromosaïque romaine, la monture en or Paris, 1819-1838

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Tabatière en écaille sertie d'une plaque en micromosaïque romaine, la monture en or Paris, 1819-1838
  • tortoiseshell, gold, micromosaic
  • Long. 8.8cm ; 3 3/8 in
de forme rectangulaire, le couvercle orné d'une micromosaïque représentant le Capitole, bordé d'une monture en or, serti dans une tabatière en écaille à bâte incurvée, poinçon d'orfèvre insculpé à deux reprises (ou, peut-être, deux poinçons différents), peu lisible, peut-être Nicolas Lecoufle, taureau pour Paris 1819-1838 et tête de sanglier

 

Condition

Tortoiseshell cracked. micromosaic in good condition.
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