Silver, Glass Ceramics

December 03, 2008

LOT 113

Lot 113

Continental Yellow Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Gold Piqué Cartouche Shaped Box, 18th century

Continental Yellow Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Gold Piqué Cartouche Shaped   Box, 18th century
Lot 113 Details
Continental Yellow Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Gold Piqué Cartouche Shaped Box, 18th century

2" x 2.7" — 5 x 6.8 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $4,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition; interior is inset with an oval mirror to the lid; apparently unmarked - gold tests as 18 carat

LOT 113
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.