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Cachet en or et email, probablement Paris, pour le marche ottoman, vers 1835 et plus tard
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Cachet en or et email, probablement Paris, pour le marche ottoman, vers 1835 et plus tard
- gold, enamel, hardstone, mother of pearl
- Haut. 7,3 cm ; 2 7/8 in
serti d'un anneau en or retenant huit pétals, chacun délicatement ciselé et émaillé des différents attributs des Arts et Sciences, se refermant maintenant sur un disque de nacre, la tige ciselée et émaillée d'arabesques rouges, la tige et la matrice postérieurs en jaspe sanguin, apparemment non poinçonné
a sliding gold ring enamelled with roses, holding eight pointed petals, each delicately chased and brightly enamelled with different attributes of the arts and sciences, now closing over a mother of pearl disc, the shaft chased and enamelled in red and white with arabesques, later bloodstone stem and blank matrix, apparently unmarked
a sliding gold ring enamelled with roses, holding eight pointed petals, each delicately chased and brightly enamelled with different attributes of the arts and sciences, now closing over a mother of pearl disc, the shaft chased and enamelled in red and white with arabesques, later bloodstone stem and blank matrix, apparently unmarked
Condition
Excellent condition of enamel almost no enamel losses. Base with matrix now detached and need re-attaching.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Il est fort probable que ce seau fût conçu comme une canne d'ombrelle dont les pétales retenaient sûrement le cadran d'une montre.
It is probable that the seal was made as a parasol handle and that the petals were intended to conceal the dial of a watch.
It is probable that the seal was made as a parasol handle and that the petals were intended to conceal the dial of a watch.