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A VICTORIAN JEWELLED ENAMELLED GOLD PRESENTATION BOX

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07.07.2023 11:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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Lot 19 | A VICTORIAN JEWELLED ENAMELLED GOLD PRESENTATION BOX
A VICTORIAN JEWELLED ENAMELLED GOLD PRESENTATION BOX

BY JOHN LINNIT (FL. 1809 - AFTER 1840) AND ROBERT GARRARD (FL. 1822-1888), LONDON, 1854

Rectangular chased with opulent foliage in beaded strapwork on matted ground within moulded borders, the hinged cover applied with a central silver-mounted deep-blue enamel medallion set with a rose-diamond crowned initial A under a coronet, within chased foliage and strapwork and with blue enamel reserves at the angles, marked inside cover and base, on rim and flange

3 5/8 in. (92 mm.) long

gross weight 7 oz. 17 dwt. (245 gr.)

The initial A under a coronet is that of the Grand Duke Alexander Nikolaevich (1818-1881), later Emperor Alexander II.





Provenance

Alexander II (1818 -1881) Emperor of Russia, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland.

Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 12 July 1995, lot 12.
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
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