Lot 71
  • 71

An English gold and enamel scent flask and Swiss gold etui, circa 1780 / circa 1800

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • etui marked with prestige marks and 18K.   Together with a gold and enamel ewer-form scent bottle, 3 pieces
  • gold, enamel
  • length of etui 4 1/4 in.
  • 10.8cm
the first of flattened pear form, decorated with pearled swags and rosette on translucent red ground, unmarked; the second octagonal, engine turned and partly-enameled with flowers and foliage and "Souvenir"

Condition

first: red enamel on shoulders restored, chip to white enamel on one side; other pieces good
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