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Lot 316: Antique French 22K Gold Enamelled Necessaire Etui
2026-08-29T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $200
Lot 316:
Antique French 22K Gold Enamelled Necessaire Etui
Description
An antique French Rococo Louis XV 22k yellow gold and enamel etui. The body is embellished with dense, chased repousse foliate scrolls and volutes, with intricate polychrome champleve and basse-taille enamel decoration weaving through the gold, showcasing delicate pastel hues of baby blue, light pink, and opaque white. The top lid is crowned with a small, circular gold suspension loop, allowing it to be hung elegantly from a lady’s chatelaine or belt hook. The bottom lid of this container features a heraldic composition with stylized noble crown and sun above the coat of arms which displays a prominent diagonal bend cutting across the field, flanked by three stars (mullets). Stamped in various places. Measuring 4 inches H x 1.25 W, 51.9 grams total weight.
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