A FOUR-COLOUR GOLD AND IVORY HAND MIRROR, FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Auction Closed
July 14, 12:35 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A FOUR-COLOUR GOLD AND IVORY HAND MIRROR, FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY
the spirally fluted handle rising from a flower-decorated terminal to chased foliage supporting the similarly decorated shaped mirror frame, bevelled mirror on one side, a glazed miniature portrait of a romantic young girl in feathered hat on the other, signed with initials CR, makers mark rubbed, French control mark, in associated morocco leather case, applied with a monogrammed shield
20.5cm., 8⅛in. high
This lot contains ivory. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand carry.