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Ladies Chinoiserie Enameled Necessaire Or Etui Box

Price realized
$649
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$550
Category
Boxes
Sold
July 24, 2022
Sale
DAY 3- ANTIQUES, SILVER, JEWELRY

Lot description

Chinoiserie blue and gilt enameled copper necessaire or etui box, likely English, 18th/ 19th c., case decorated with gilt landscape scenes, stamped and chased metal mounts with rocaille and c-scrolls, push piece detached but present, no interior fittings remain, open interior, approx 3 3/8"h, 2 3/8"w, 2 1/8"d, 0.5lbs Note: similar examples found in the Royal Collection Trust and Musee du Louvre Provenance: from the estate of a German antiques dealer who immigrated to the United States post World War II Start Price: $150.00

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.