Lot 827
  • 827

A three-colour gold toothpick case and a gold and enamel vinaigrette, Charles-Chrétien Petschler, Paris, 1819-1838

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • A three-colour gold toothpick case and a gold and enamel vinaigrette, Charles-Chrétien Petschler, Paris, 1819-1838
  • gold, enamel
  • 6.7cm., 2 3/8 in ; 2.8cm., 1 1/8 in. wide
the toothpick case, rectangular, chased with an urn and scrolling foliage on a matted ground; the vinaigrette, with gilt scrolling foliage on blue enamel ground, the grill pierced and chased with scrolling foliage, each with maker's mark, petite garantie and 3e titre (tête d'ours)

Condition

33.2gr. overall good condition. vinaigrette: some losses to enamel, particularly on the sides.
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