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deux porte-mines en or, France, vers 1830-1850
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- deux porte-mines en or, France, vers 1830-1850
- gold, enamel, hardstone, metal
- Haut. 11,5 cm ; 4 1/2 in
le premier dont l'extrémité se termine en cachet, orné, ainsi que la tige, de jaspe sanguin, la monture en or ciselée de feuilles d'acanthe, dogue poinçon de recense ; le second dont l'extrémité se termine également en sceau et s'ouvre sur un compartiment contenant une mèche de cheveu, la tige gravée et émaillée de noir, apparemment non poinçonné
the first with shaft and seal terminal inlaid with bloodstone, the gold mounts chased with acanthus, dogue poinçon de recense ; the second with onyx seal terminal opening to reveal a compartment with plaited hair, the shaft engraved and enamelled in black with strapwork and scrolls, apparently unmarked
the first with shaft and seal terminal inlaid with bloodstone, the gold mounts chased with acanthus, dogue poinçon de recense ; the second with onyx seal terminal opening to reveal a compartment with plaited hair, the shaft engraved and enamelled in black with strapwork and scrolls, apparently unmarked
Condition
Both in very good condition. Very slight chipping to black enamel on slide.
"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."