Lot 1
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flacon de senteur en or et agate, probablement Allemagne, vers 1840

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description

  • flacon de senteur en or et agate, probablement Allemagne, vers 1840
  • gold, agate
  • Haut. 7,5 cm ; 3 in
ciselé d'oiseaux et fleurs dans le style chinoiserie du XVIIIe siècle, le dessous formant un sceau à matrice en agate non gravée, le capuchon dévissable, poinçon d'importation français tardif

chased with birds, fruit and flowers, in mid 18th century chinoiserie taste, the base forming a seal with blank agate matrix, detachable screw cap with fruit finial, struck with later French import mark


Condition

Generally good order throught; slight bruising to neck on one side front and back.
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