Gold Boxes, Silver and Ceramics

Gold Boxes, Silver and Ceramics

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A gold, lacquer and ivory boîte-à-mouches, Paris, 1777, and later

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Auction Closed

November 10, 04:38 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A gold, lacquer and ivory boîte-à-mouches, Paris, 1777, and later


rectangular, the lid applied with a later oval miniature en grisaille of Cupid with his bow and quiver, painted on ivory, on stained blue silver foil ground under glass panels, within gold zig zag border and plain gold rim, the lid opening to reveal a fitted mirror, a gold and enamel lidded mouches compartment with gold Japanese lacquer ground, and a small gold brush, the sides and base with chased flower garlands on a stippled ground above stamped stained silver foil under glass panels, the lacquer-lined base also fitted with a mirror, rubbed maker's mark ?C, charge and discharge mark of Jean Baptiste Fouache, Paris date letter O for 1777,

5.3cm., 2⅛in. wide


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This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. 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. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.