Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.
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Round gold enamel powder box Violettes Paris circa 1860. On a noble, dark brown background with a golden net and antique grotesques, the lid depicts a preening nymph with a cupid adorning her hair. The vignette at the base depicts a flirtatious scene, apparently with the same cherub, dove and basket of flowers, again in pursuit of the escaping mistress. Labeled: Violettes Paris. On the inside of the rim there is a memorial date: April 18, 1880. Parisian gold hallmarks from 1838, corresponding to 750 standard, are on the bottom of the powder compact. Inside the lid there is an original mirror. Height: 3cm. length-5cm. Weight:73.94g Width: 5cm, Height: 3cm, Depth: 5cm, Weight: 0.2kg, Condition: Good, Material: Gold
Condition
Good
Dimensions
3 x 5 x 5 cm
Weight
0.2 kg
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- 30%
Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.
Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
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