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A diamond-set and enamelled gold card case, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, 19th century

Margin Scheme

Auction Closed

October 23, 01:24 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

of rectangular form, the exterior surface profusely enamelled in polychrome, and set with diamonds in floral designs on all sides, the lid hinged, the interior plain gold, with velvet-lined wooden insert bearing label, in velvet-lined box

the card case 10 by 6.7cm.; 240.3 grams

Christie's, Geneva, 12 May 1981, lot 304

A comparable, albeit less profusely decorated, enamelled and gem-set cigarette case sold at Christie's, New York, Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence, 19 June 2019, lot 100.

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