Lot 518
  • 518

An English gold-mounted etui and Austrian gold-mounted coral scent bottle, circa 1760 and circa 1880

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • gold, glass, coral
  • length of first 4 1/2 in.
  • 10.5 cm
the first tapered cylindrical, of striated orange agate mounted en cage with inscribed rim, "L'amitiĆ© vous l'offre", the second of amphora form, set with two coral masks of Silenus, coral rose finial and pearl borders, Vienna.  Together with an octagonal silver-gilt child's rattle with coral teether, hung with three bells, maker's mark only SD, circa 1720. 3 pieces.

Condition

first with chip to base panel, some cracks to body; second good, old repairs to the last and some bells missing
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