Lot 1091 ♣ - A216 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - Thursday, 26. March 2026, 01.30 PM
TORTOISESHELL BOX WITH GOLD PIQUÉ INLAYS
Rococo, probably Naples, 18th century.
Pink gold, ca. 333-585. Tortoiseshell with gold inlays in the form of rocailles and gold piqué. Rectangular box with a hinged lid, slightly wavy sides.
8.5 × 6 × 5.5 cm.
Chips to the edge. Minimal losses to the gold inlays.
Provenance:
- Passed down by inheritance to the current owners.
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CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Sold for CHF 2 125 (including buyer's premium)