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Lot 7: T’shell and Enamel Boxed Opera Glasses

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T'shell and Enamel Boxed Opera Glasses
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Description:
Very fine tortoiseshell and enamel opera glasses with arm in original fitted case.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.9″
Width: 4″
Length:
Circa: 1890
Condition: In good working order, small small losses of enamel and signs of minor repairs.
Low Estimate: £800.00
High Estimate: £1,200.00

*Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The Antique Enamel Company Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing.

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Lot 127: T’shell and Lacquer Gold Mounted Snuff Box

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T'shell and Lacquer Gold Mounted Snuff Box
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Description:
Very fine tortoiseshell and gold wire work, gold mounted snuff box. Top panel with fine gold wire work of floral scene, six outer panels and base similarly decorated.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.5″
Width: 2.2″
Length:
Circa: 1820
Condition: In very good condition, some small signs of repair to the gold mount on the base of the box.
Low Estimate: £1,500.00
High Estimate: £2,000.00

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Lot 129: An 18th Century Pique Work T’Shell Snuff Box

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An 18th Century Pique Work T'Shell Snuff Box
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Description:
An 18th century pique work tortoiseshell snuff box. Circular inlaid with c-scrolls and foliage to the cover and sides, the underside with a single floral spray, engraved crest.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.25″
Width: 3.55″
Length:
Circa: 1760
Condition: Fine
Low Estimate: £1,500.00
High Estimate: £1,800.00

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Lot 170: Gold and Enamel Bonbonnaire

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Gold and Enamel Bonbonnaire
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Description:
Extremely rare and large tortoiseshell egg bonbonnaire with gold and enamel mounts bearing the legend ‘puiussent ces jolies fleurs porter, l’amour a ton Coeur’ (let these lovely flowers bring love to your heart) with diamond push piece.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.1″
Width: 2.1″
Length:
Circa: 1760
Condition: Excellent conditon, no damage to the enamel and gold mounts or the tortoiseshell body.
Low Estimate: £4,000.00
High Estimate: £6,000.00

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Lot 179: T’Shell and Silver Gilt Candlesticks

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T'Shell and Silver Gilt Candlesticks
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Description:
Large and fine silver gilt and tortoiseshell candlesticks, makers mark W.T., 19th Century.
Dimensions:
Height: 11.5″
Width: 6.3″
Length:
Circa: 1860
Condition:
Low Estimate: £2,200.00
High Estimate: £3,000.00

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