Lot 86
  • 86

Four Objects of Vertu, mid-18th Century and later

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • parasol handle unmarked, possibly Cartier, in later Cartier box, lapis snuff box by Nicolas Lecoufle, Paris, circa 1820
  • hardstone, gold, enamel
  • length of parasol handle with pig 3in.
  • 7.6cm
a parasol handle in the form of a seated jade pig on rose quartz pedestal with gold, translucent green enamel and diamond mount, unmarked, possibly Cartier, in later Cartier Box, an Austrian silver an enamel parasol handle with pearl collar and rose quartz finial, a gold-plated and lapis lazuli snuff box, Nicolas Lecoufle, Paris, circa 1820, and gilt-metal and translucent agate nécessaire, fitted with drafting and other instruments

Condition

all in good condition
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