Lot 176
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Tabatière de présentation en diamants, émail et or par Louis-François Tronquoy, Paris, vers 1860

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Tabatière de présentation en diamants, émail et or par Louis-François Tronquoy, Paris, vers 1860
  • gold, enamel, diamants
  • Long. 8,3 cm ; 3 1/4 in
de forme rectangulaire à bâte incurvée, le couvercle orné du chiffre de l'impératrice Eugénie en diamants sur un fond bleu émaillé, chaque face guillochée dans des bordures à striures ornées de volutes et coquilles, l'appui pouce ciselé de volutes, la bordure inscrite: Linzeler Boulrd de la Madeleine, poinçon de maître, tête de médecin grec (3e titre)

of rectangular form with waisted sides, the lid inset with the cipher of Empress Eugénie on a blue enamel ground, overall engine-turned ground within reeded borders chased with scrolls and shells, scroll thumbpiece, the rim inscribed: Linzeler Boulrd de la Madeleine, maker's mark, tête de médecin grec (3e titre)

Condition

enamel restored otherwise good condition
"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.
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