A German circular enamelled gold bonbonniere, marked FJ., Hanau, late 18th century
Estimate $4,000 – $6,000
the circular box with detachable lid, engine turned with concentric reeding and pellets, the lid and base centred with an applied swirling green enamel rosette, borders of opalescent pellets alternating with enamel foliage
8.2 cm diameter, 98.3 gms
- Lot Sold $4,800 (Hammer Price)
- $5,856 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Christie's, Geneva, 14 May 1985, Lot 144
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