Gold Boxes and Vertu from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector

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Lot 24

Lot 24

A German Gold and Enamel Bonbonnière

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Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Estimate$8,000 – $12,000

Status

Closed

A German Gold and Enamel Bonbonnière

Likely Hanau, 18th/19th Century

or circular form, the lid, side and underside decorated with blue enamel with paillons of stars and stylized-floral elements, the lid centered with an enameled plaque showing figures kneeling at a statue of Artemis, the frame of the plaque and edges of box decorated with. floral, foliate and geometric enamel banded decoration at intervals, with a fitted leather case.
4 ozt 3 dwt gross (129.9 g)
hallmarked with maker's mark, flower within lozenge and a crown over the letter 'T' on interior of lid and body, the flange stamped '1135' with small illegible mark in a rectangle cartouche
Diameter 3 1/4 inches.

Property from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector

In overall good, stable, attractive condition. The guilloche on underside with a few very small surface scratches, generally not noticeable unless viewed closely and in raking light. Two of the enamel "jewel" elements on border of lid less opaque than others, appears to be from production and not due to later damage or chipping. Examination under UV light does not show evidence of repair nor restoration. Additional images available upon request.

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Nick Coombs

Vice President, Senior Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts

nickcoombs@freemansauction.com 312 280 1212

Nick Coombs is a senior specialist in the Furniture & Decorative Arts department and also the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's.
Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with Furniture & Decorative Arts department and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments, and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.

Gold Boxes and Vertu from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector

A German Gold and Enamel Bonbonnière

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