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A FRENCH GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOITE A PORTRAIT

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A FRENCH GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOITE A PORTRAIT
A FRENCH GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOITE A PORTRAIT
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A FRENCH GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOITE A PORTRAIT

BY ADRIEN-JEAN-MAXIMILIEN VACHETTE, PARIS, 1798-1809

Details

Rectangular, the tortoiseshell body and cover with plain gold mounts and push button, the hinged cover set in the centre with an enamel portrait in the manner of Jean Petitot (1607-1691) in a gold frame depicting a gentleman in a fur coat wearing a blue sash, marked on flange and rim: maker's mark, Paris petite garantie 1798-1809, baby's head 2e titre, petite recense 1819-1838; signed on flange VACHETTE BIJOUTIER A PARIS
2 3/4 in. (6.7 cm.) wide
Gross weight: 2 oz. 18 dwt. (91 gr.)
Provenance

With Daniel Packer, 2008.
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A FRENCH GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOITE A PORTRAIT

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000
Starting Price £1,500

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