Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 29th April 2015

Lot 665

A late 18th century French gold-mounted bloodstone bonboniere

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £2000

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Description

A late 18th century French gold-mounted bloodstone bonboniere,

tapering octagonal form, the panels with fluted column mounts and hanging garlands of flowers, the hinged cover with an enamelled inscription 'RIEN NEST TROP BON POUR CEQUON AIME', height 3.3cm.