Lot 217
  • 217

A Russian gold enamel and gem-set circular box, Jean Ador, St. Petersburg, 1780

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • marked inside cover and base.
  • Gold, enamel, hardstone
  • diameter 3 in.
  • 7.6 cm
the top and base with eglomisé landscapes over engine-turned ground, the sides with crossed wheat sheaves and sickles.

Condition

Top panel with two cracks, otherwise good
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