Lot 3
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Tabatière ovale en nacre à monture d'argent, Paris, 1738-1744, très probablement 1742-1743

Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 EUR
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Description

  • Tabatière ovale en nacre à monture d'argent, Paris, 1738-1744, très probablement 1742-1743
  • silver and mother of pearl
  • Long. 8 cm, 3 1/4 in,
le couvercle gravé de cartouches feuillagés le dessous gravé d'une cigogne marchant au milieu de fleurs

Condition

in overall good condition - apparently only discharge mark - the hinge does not allow the lid to close entirely - nice and unusual design 77gr; 2oz 9dwt overall
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