A French gold pique inlaid tortoiseshell bonbonniere, circa ...

by Burstow & Hewett
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£2,000 - £2,500

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A French gold pique inlaid tortoiseshell bonbonniere, circa 1800, with an inset miniature watercolour on ivory portrait of a lady, unsigned, circular form with detachable cover, pique stars and floral rose decorated gold mounts, marked on lid lip, diameter 8cm

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Good overall condition, side enamel panel of lid has a 3cm long repair, general surface wear, otherwise no splits or cracks to tortoiseshell or ivory panel, lid fits perfectly.

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Auction Date:
25th Aug 21 at 10am BST

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