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

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Lot 29

A Louis XVI Gold, Lacquer and Enamel-Mounted Nécessaire

Lot 29

A Louis XVI Gold, Lacquer and Enamel-Mounted Nécessaire

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Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

Estimate$5,000 – $7,000

Status

Closed

A Louis XVI Gold, Lacquer and Enamel-Mounted Nécessaire

Maker's mark obscured, Paris, Last Quarter 18th Century

the scarlet lacquer paneled case of slightly tapering rectangular form with canted corners, having a matte orange enamel ground with gold decorated boarders, the long-sides of lid centered with a banner with the word 'Necessaire', the body of the case with two inset enamel plaques showing figures in a garden setting, the lid lifting open to reveal a fitted compartment with scent bottle, scissors, thimble, bodkin, etui, pencil and aide memoire, the scent bottle with two portrait-miniatures inset on body.
marked on interior flange of body and to interior of finger-hole of scissors
Height 4 1/8 x width 3 1/8 x depth 1 5/8 inches.

Property from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector

In overall stable, attractive condition. The case with an approximately 1-inch section of trim along base rim loose. Same side with a crack to surface between top of body and medallion. Fabric lining on interior lid likely replaced. Gold wreath on cover of aide memoire detached but present. The scent flask lacking a stopper. 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 Louis XVI Gold, Lacquer and Enamel-Mounted Nécessaire

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