Lot 1148
  • 1148

Two similar diamond-set varicolor gold circular boxes, Geneva, circa 1800

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • one by Louis Galopin II, the other maker's mark LP conjoined script incuse, the latter with French controls of c. 1800
  • gold, diamond
  • diameter 2 5/8 in.
  • 6.7 cm
the covers set with gouache on vellum miniatures of putti architects and musicians on banks of clouds, in diamond borders, engine-turned sides and base

Condition

good condition
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