Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 468
CONTEMPLANT L?AMOUR Swiss. Made circa 1800. Fine and rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel snuff box.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 16,000 / EUR 8,500 - 12,000
C. Rectangular with canted corners, the sides decorated with panels of translucent royal blue enamel over engine-turning, the corners decorated with gold paillon urns, the base decorated to match with a fi ne gold paillon border with repeat pattern, hinged lid with a fi nely painted on enamel scene of a reclining young lady by a fountain in a classical landscape, cupid hovers above holding a garland of fl owers, royal blue translucent enamel and gold paillon border, outer border to match the base. Dim. 77 x 36 x 15.5 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: - |
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Dial: - |