Lot 183
  • 183

Vinaigrette octogonale en or par Simon-Achille Leger, Paris, 1815-1819

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Vinaigrette octogonale en or par Simon-Achille Leger, Paris, 1815-1819
  • gold, micromosaic, mother of pearl
  • Long. 3,3 cm ; 1 5/16 in
le couvercle serti d'une micromosaïque, Rome, ovale d'un panier de fleurs ceinte de nacre, dans un décor en or ciselé de rinceaux feuillagés sur un fond sablé, le motif repris sur la bâte et la base alternant avec des panneaux guillochés, poinçon de maître, petite garantie pour l'or avec garniture (tête de coq), et tête d'ours 3e titre

rectangular with cut corners, the lid set with an oval Roman micromosaic of flowers within mother-of-pearl borders, the ground chased with foliate scrollwork on a sablé ground, leaf-pierced grille, maker's mark, petite garantie pour l'or avec garniture (cockerel's head) and bear's head, 3e titre

Condition

overall good condition
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