Lot 28
A French Gold Figural Compound Scent Flask, Snuff Box and Hand-Seal of Ducal Interest
Sale 1090 - Gold Boxes and Vertu from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector
Oct 18, 2022
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Own a similar item?
Estimate
$5,000 -
7,000
Price Realized
$13,750
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A French Gold Figural Compound Scent Flask, Snuff Box and Hand-Seal of Ducal Interest
18th Century
in the form of a classical bust of a lady, the head lifting from the body for perfume, the base of pedestal opening on a hinge to a snuff compartment, the underside of the base engraved with the coat of arms of Étienne François, Duc d'Choiseul (1719-1785).
marked with the later Eagle's head on interior of base rim
1 ozt 12 dwt
Height 2 7/8 inches.
marked with the later Eagle's head on interior of base rim
1 ozt 12 dwt
Height 2 7/8 inches.
Property from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector
Condition Report
Contact Information
Auction Specialist