*BALL BOOK - GOLD AND EMAIL TABLETS OF THE LATE 18th CENTURY - Lot 145

Lot 145
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*BALL BOOK - GOLD AND EMAIL TABLETS OF THE LATE 18th CENTURY - Lot 145
*BALL BOOK - GOLD AND EMAIL TABLETS OF THE LATE 18th CENTURY. Trapezoidal in shape, decorated with a polychrome miniature representing the portrait of a young woman in a wreath of finely chiselled leaf garland in yellow gold on a pink gold background, applied on an enamelled plate with polychrome flowers alternating side bands on a sky blue background. The upper part is hinged and opens by means of a pushbutton. The upper panels on each side bear the motto "Memories of friendship" whose letters are set with diamond roses. On the reverse a medallion of the same design contains an interlaced monogram. The border is decorated with a frieze of finely carved flowers in yellow gold on a rose gold background. Very good condition, the inside is missing. French work, late 18th century, without apparent hallmarks. H.: 8.5 cm - L.: 6 cm. Gross weight : 146 g.
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