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* French piece from the early 19th century, partly from the …
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* French piece from the early 19th century, partly from the …
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Estimate €3,000 - €4,000
Voluntary lot
Description
* French piece from the early 19th century, partly from the Empire period
Sewing and embroidery kit, which can be worn as a chatelaine, in three-tone 750‰ yellow gold and steel, comprising:
- A pair of scissors in smooth 750‰ yellow gold and steel. Workshop lozenge hallmark. Assay and guarantee hallmarks, Paris, period 1798–1809. Dimensions: 10 x 3.3 cm. Gross weight: 11 g.
- A case with bevelled edges, decorated with friezes of small flowers in 750‰ coloured gold. Hallmarks and fineness marks, Departments, period 1798–1809. Dimensions: 8.7 × 1.6 × 1 cm. Weight: 17.2 g.
- A braid guide in 750‰ rose gold. Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 cm. Weight: 1 g.
- A thimble with plant friezes in 750‰ coloured gold. Ram’s head hallmark, Petite Garantie, Paris, 1819–1838. Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.6 cm. Weight: 4 g.
- A 750‰ yellow gold mechanical pencil holder with fluted decoration. Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 cm. Gross weight: 7.4 g.
- A ‘Lyre’-shaped key ring in 750‰ yellow gold, holding several rows of oval-link chains in 750‰ yellow gold. Hallmarks of fineness and guarantee, Departments, period 1809–1819. Dimensions: 4.9 x 2 cm. Weight: 21.5 g.
- Two tapered octagonal cases for large needles in 750‰ yellow gold, held in place by 750‰ yellow gold chains with oval links. Rod clasp. Case dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 cm. Weight: 10.5 g.
Several diamond-shaped workshop hallmarks.
Total gross weight: 72.6 g.
(Minor knocks and slight distortions; some parts have been repaired).
In a worn, shaped case in red morocco leather with gold trim and small metal fittings.
Case dimensions: 17.5 x 8.7 cm.
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