Lot 85
  • 85

Tabatière en or, émail et diamants par Louis-François Tronquoy, vers 1860

Estimate
6,500 - 7,500 EUR
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Description

  • set with an enamel plaque painted with a romantic lady in 18th century costume within a rose-cut diamond frame, the corners applied with diamond clusters, the surface with engraved scroll ornament on a sablé ground, beaded rims, post-1838 3e garantie, the rim numbered: 2508 and 222
  • Long. 9,5 cm
  • 3 3/4 in wide
sertie d'une plaque en émail peinte : une jeune femme à la pose romantique, vêtue d'une robe du XVIIIe siècle, le cadre en diamants taillés en rose, les pans ornés de grappes de diamants, le fond sablé et gravé de volutes, les bordures perlées, poinçon de garantie après 1838, la moulure numérotée 2508 et 222

Condition

Excellent, sparkling condition. Would benefit from a professional cleaning.
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