A box and hinged cover , early 20th century

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 GBP

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Description

A box and hinged cover
stamped marks to metal including, `LALIQUE'
13.5cm. long
5 1/4 in.

the sides cast with a frieze of waving fronds, the cover a moulded glass panel decorated with a naked woman within scrolling leaves

Catalogue Note

This box has been tested by the Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office, London. A copy of the findings can be provided on request. This states that as the result of a non-destructive test, namely X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy, the composition of the scurfed bottom was found to be: Gold 75.4%, Silver 12.0%, Copper 12.6%.