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Tabatière de présentation en diamants, émail et or par Maurice Mayer, Paris, vers 1860
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Tabatière de présentation en diamants, émail et or par Maurice Mayer, Paris, vers 1860
- signée Maurice mayer, Joaillier de l'Empereur, rue basse du Rempart 20, Paris et numérotée 123
- gold, enamel
- Long. 8,3 cm ; 3 1/4 in
de forme rectangulaire à contours chantournés, le couvercle orné du chiffre en diamants taillés en rose de Napoleon III sur un fond émaillé de bleu, et d'un semis de diamants taillés en rose, l'ensemble décoré de fleurs en croisillon émaillées de bleu sur un fond sablé et ciselé d'une frise de fleurs surlignées d'émail bleu, la bordure portant l'inscription Maurice Mayer Joaillier de l'Empereur rue Basse du Rempart 20 Paris, et numérotée 125 et 2361, 3e titre (tête de médecin)
of shaped rectangular form, the cover applied in rose-cut diamonds with the cipher of Napoleon III on a blue-enamelled oval medallion, the ground with a trellis pattern of gold and blue enamel set with further rose diamonds, rim inscribed: Maurice Mayer Joaillier de l'Empereur rue Basse du Rempart 20 Paris, and numbered: 125 et 2361, 3e titre
of shaped rectangular form, the cover applied in rose-cut diamonds with the cipher of Napoleon III on a blue-enamelled oval medallion, the ground with a trellis pattern of gold and blue enamel set with further rose diamonds, rim inscribed: Maurice Mayer Joaillier de l'Empereur rue Basse du Rempart 20 Paris, and numbered: 125 et 2361, 3e titre
Condition
some minor wear to blue enamel but otherwise good condition. one diamant missing to crown.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."