Lot 209

A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE VINAIGRETTE, CIRCA 1760

Drawing

Primative arts

35 cm - cm (13.78 in - 0 in)

octagonal gold-mounted box of cloudy agate, overlaid with pierced gold cagework with floral garlands hung between twisted gold columns, the rim of the cover enamelled with opaque white champlevé band inlaid with inscription 'RIEN N'EST TROP BON POUR

Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000

Realized Price: £3,750 Without Premium

Christie's | London, King Street

Centuries of Style: Silver, European Ceramics, Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes

Auction on: Nov 30, 2015