Cage-mounted mother-of-pearl and gold "souvenir d'amitié" case
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Cage-mounted mother-of-pearl and gold "souvenir d'amitié" case
Cage-mounted mother-of-pearl and gold "souvenir d'amitié" case
Period XVIII century
Medium Gold and enamel
Dimension 8.2 x 5.4 cm (3¹/₄ x 2¹/₈ inches)
Hallmarks: two eagle heads / P for Paris 1778
Weight: 99 gr.
Rectangular gold case with hinged lid. On each side, two miniatures set in oval glass depict a fishing trip in an idyllic setting. Above, on the lid, the words SOUVENIR and AMITIE stand out in a plume of dried flowers. The reserves surrounded by a chased gold belt are applied to a violet enamel background. The sides, base and lid of the case are highlighted with coloured mother-of-pearl plaques alternating with yellow gold flower motifs. Push-button clasp, gold-tipped pencil.
Price: 7800€
Weight: 99 gr.
Rectangular gold case with hinged lid. On each side, two miniatures set in oval glass depict a fishing trip in an idyllic setting. Above, on the lid, the words SOUVENIR and AMITIE stand out in a plume of dried flowers. The reserves surrounded by a chased gold belt are applied to a violet enamel background. The sides, base and lid of the case are highlighted with coloured mother-of-pearl plaques alternating with yellow gold flower motifs. Push-button clasp, gold-tipped pencil.
Price: 7800€
Period: XVIII century
Medium: Gold and enamel
Dimension: 8.2 x 5.4 cm (3¹/₄ x 2¹/₈ inches)
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