Classic Design

Two gold and blue enamel etuis a cire, one Paris, in the taste of 18th century, the second Paris, 1750-1752

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September 29, 01:58 PM GMT

Estimate

9,000 - 12,000 EUR

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Lot Details

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Description

the first, decorated with dark blue basse-taille enamel flowers over chevron engine-turning, the sides with bands of guilloche ornament in green enamel, with French hibou control mark and prestige marks

the second with blue and green basse-taille enamel flowers between a blue interlacing lozenge pattern, with Austrian control mark, maker's mark and décharge

(2)

the first 12.1 cm;, 4 3/4 in. high

the second 11.2; 4 3/8 in. high

combined weight 122 grams ; 4.3 oz.

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