Kavanagh Fall Jewelry, Watches & Fashion Sale

Kavanagh Fall Jewelry, Watches & Fashion Sale

Lot 152: Antique French 18K Gold Tortoise Shell Box with painted miniature, 19th century

2026-11-14T16:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $100

Estimated price: C$ 100 - C$ 50,000

Lot 152:

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Antique French 18K Gold Tortoise Shell Box with painted miniature, 19th century

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Start price: CAD $100

Estimated price: C$ 100 - C$ 50,000

Description

Round box made of tortoise shell topped by a round gold frame around painted miniature of a cherub placing a crown on a pair of doves. It measures 3.25 inches [8.3 cm] × 1 inch [2.5 cm] in height. Total weight of 91.55 grams. Note that there is a crack to the upper left side of the glass.