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Lot 22

Sale 5342 - The Art of Gathering
Dec 9, 2022 6:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$4,000 - 6,000
Price Realized
$5,670
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A George III gold-mounted hardstone necessaire and perfume circa 1770

A rectangular upright casket, the agate panels mounted by gold cagework chased with birds, flowers, and a dragon, with gem-set pushpiece, the white enamel collar inscribed in gold with the motto 'RIEN DE PLUS DOUX QUE L'AMOUR,' the interior fitted with two gold-mounted glass scent bottles, two gold-capped pencils, scissors, needlecase, sewing hook, cylindrical case, and folding blade; the perfume with similar cagework, the white enamel collar apparently inscribed with the phrase 'L'A VOUS SEULE,' both apparently unmarked. (2).

H: 2 1/4 in., W: 1 7/8 in., D: 1 1/2 in. (necessaire); H: 2 7/8 in. (perfume)

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