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2910 - Gold miniature case, 20th century, in the style of late 18th…
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Estimate CHF 12,000 - CHF 18,000
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Gold miniature case, 20th century, in the style of late 18th-century Paris, with a cage-style setting; the miniatures, painted in gouache on ivory, depict figures from high society in the mid-18th century engaged in outdoor activities: walking, horse riding, carriage rides and contemplating the landscape, the yellow gold setting with an amati background, decorated with rosettes and garlands of berries, enhanced with fine bands of light blue enamel; hexagonal eagle-head hallmark, 3rd standard; 4.8 x 8.8 x 3.4 cm; 203g gross weight Only hallmark found on the throat: hexagonal eagle’s head hallmark, 3rd title Damage to the enamel Damage to the glass covers protecting the miniatures The frame is missing screws and is therefore not secured Signs of wear to the paintwork – areas where paint is missing This box is made in the 18th-century style but is in fact much later. CITES – September 2026 + Export or dispatch restrictions may apply to this lot. Please consult the ‘Further Information’ tab before bidding. Please note: this lot contains ivory, coral and/or tortoiseshell. A CITES permit will be required for any transport outside Switzerland. Please check with your customs authorities and your carrier regarding the applicable regulations before bidding. We would also like to draw your attention to the fact that Piguet does not offer any shipping services for lots containing materials subject to CITES regulations. The buyer is solely responsible for organising transport and obtaining the necessary authorisations. + Export or shipping restrictions may apply to this lot. Please consult the ‘Additional Information’ tab before bidding. Please note: this lot contains ivory, coral and/or tortoiseshell. A CITES permit will be required for any transport outside Switzerland. Please check with your local customs authorities and your shipping carrier regarding applicable regulations before placing a bid. Please also note that Piguet does not provide shipping services for lots containing materials subject to CITES regulations. The buyer is responsible for arranging transport and obtaining any required permits. A GOLD, ENAMEL AND IVORY BOÎTE-À-MINIATURES, 20TH CENTURY, IN LATE 18TH-CENTURY PARISIAN STYLE rectangular, mounted in a cage, set with gouache-on-ivory miniatures depicting elegant figures in mid-18th-century dress engaged in leisurely outdoor pursuits, including strolling, riding, travelling by carriage and admiring the landscape, the yellow-gold cagework on a sablé ground decorated with rosettes and garlands of berries, highlighted with narrow pale-blue enamel bands, hallmarked with a French third-standard eagle’s head mark for 18-carat gold 4.8 x 8.8 x 3.4 cm
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About the sale Luxury leather goods and fashion accessories – Fine watchmaking – Watches and accessories – Jewellery – Precious objects – Pocket watches – High Jewellery
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Auction time 09/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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