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54 - A cylindrical case with a wooden core, covered in chagrin le…
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
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A cylindrical case with a wooden core, covered in chagrin leather, chiselled and gilded with fine metalwork depicting the archiepiscopal coat of arms in silver, with a chevron of azure, accompanied in the chief by two boar’s heads of sinople and in the base by a pointer’s head of the same colour, all in natural colours; crest featuring a mitre, crozier and hat from which hang four rows of tassels, rosettes and richly ornamented friezes; hinge, hooks and lock plate in cut brass; interior lined with silk. 18th century L_53.3 cm (Minor blemishes and wear) The coat of arms on this travel case is that of Bishop Guillaume de Boux (1621–1693), and it still contains its original cushion. It enabled him to carry his prayer cushion, which adorned his pectoral cross or his prie-Dieu. Expert: Stéphane Pepe - Expert: PEPE Stephane
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About the sale The Apartments of the 7th Arrondissement #11
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
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