AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EUROPEAN PEARL-EMBELLISHED 18 ct. GOLD-ENAMELLED SNUFF BOTTLE WITH A FITTED WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EUROPEAN PEARL-EMBELLISHED 18 ct. GOLD-ENAMELLED SNUFF BOTTLE WITH A FITTED WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET CIRCA 1810 The bottle of slightly compressed ovoid form, each side embellished with a scalloped-shaped panel exquisitely painted in polychrome enamels to depict a floral bouquet, set within a single row of graduated pearls forming a border, the reverse side similarly decorated, all above a band formed by feathery foliage above the base, finely detailed with vertical rows of pearls emerging from delicate white-enamelled semi-circles, against a transparent ruby-red enamel revealing the floral decorated body, the neck and broad mouth rim enamelled in black reserving the incised gold rosettes; the matching spoon similarly designed and accommodating a watch, protected under a hinged domed glass cover with pearl-set bezel, the watch face with Roman chapters, outer minute divisions, hinged to the casing, opening to reveal gilt brass full plate engraved with ' A ' and ' R ', with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cock, box 2½ in. (6.3 cm.), high
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EUROPEAN PEARL-EMBELLISHED 18 ct. GOLD-ENAMELLED SNUFF BOTTLE WITH A FITTED WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EUROPEAN PEARL-EMBELLISHED 18 ct. GOLD-ENAMELLED SNUFF BOTTLE WITH A FITTED WATCH MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET CIRCA 1810 The bottle of slightly compressed ovoid form, each side embellished with a scalloped-shaped panel exquisitely painted in polychrome enamels to depict a floral bouquet, set within a single row of graduated pearls forming a border, the reverse side similarly decorated, all above a band formed by feathery foliage above the base, finely detailed with vertical rows of pearls emerging from delicate white-enamelled semi-circles, against a transparent ruby-red enamel revealing the floral decorated body, the neck and broad mouth rim enamelled in black reserving the incised gold rosettes; the matching spoon similarly designed and accommodating a watch, protected under a hinged domed glass cover with pearl-set bezel, the watch face with Roman chapters, outer minute divisions, hinged to the casing, opening to reveal gilt brass full plate engraved with ' A ' and ' R ', with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance, continental cock, box 2½ in. (6.3 cm.), high
.jpg?w=400?width=1600&quality=70 "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg?w=400 "Quelle: Christie's")
Testen Sie LotSearch und seine Premium-Features 7 Tage - ohne Kosten!
Lassen Sie sich automatisch über neue Objekte in kommenden Auktionen benachrichtigen.
Suchauftrag anlegen
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
