Lot 244
A LOUIS XVI GILT-EMBOSSED LEATHER BOX CONTAINING SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE TURTLES
THE BOX CIRCA 1775, THE COLLECTION RETAILED BY LEON GRUEL, PARIS
Closed29 October 2009
Price Realised
GBP 23,750
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A LOUIS XVI GILT-EMBOSSED LEATHER BOX CONTAINING SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE TURTLES
THE BOX CIRCA 1775, THE COLLECTION RETAILED BY LEON GRUEL, PARIS
Now fitted to enclose a collection of vari-sized turtles carved out of semi-precious stones, ivory, coral and tortoiseshell, some gold-mounted, comprising:
Two trays, the top with nineteen turtles, the lower with fifteen larger carvings; the turtles including a Japanese Netsuke with a baby turtle resting on a larger turtle, one in the form of scent bottle, one a gold-mounted eyeglass, one a silver-mounted rock crystal box, one of faceted citrines, another in the form of a gold-mounted walnut; the hardstones including tiger's eye, rock crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst, tourmaline and a variety of quartzes, a number of the turtles mounted with diamond, ruby and sapphire eyes
the box - 4 5/8 in. (37 cm.) wide; the turtles - from 1 in. (25 mm.) to 3 in. (76 mm.) long
THE BOX CIRCA 1775, THE COLLECTION RETAILED BY LEON GRUEL, PARIS
Now fitted to enclose a collection of vari-sized turtles carved out of semi-precious stones, ivory, coral and tortoiseshell, some gold-mounted, comprising:
Two trays, the top with nineteen turtles, the lower with fifteen larger carvings; the turtles including a Japanese Netsuke with a baby turtle resting on a larger turtle, one in the form of scent bottle, one a gold-mounted eyeglass, one a silver-mounted rock crystal box, one of faceted citrines, another in the form of a gold-mounted walnut; the hardstones including tiger's eye, rock crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst, tourmaline and a variety of quartzes, a number of the turtles mounted with diamond, ruby and sapphire eyes
the box - 4 5/8 in. (37 cm.) wide; the turtles - from 1 in. (25 mm.) to 3 in. (76 mm.) long
A LOUIS XVI GILT-EMBOSSED LEATHER BOX CONTAINING SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE TURTLES
THE BOX CIRCA 1775, THE COLLECTION RETAILED BY LEON GRUEL, PARIS
Now fitted to enclose a collection of vari-sized turtles carved out of semi-precious stones, ivory, coral and tortoiseshell, some gold-mounted, comprising:
Two trays, the top with nineteen turtles, the lower with fifteen larger carvings; the turtles including a Japanese Netsuke with a baby turtle resting on a larger turtle, one in the form of scent bottle, one a gold-mounted eyeglass, one a silver-mounted rock crystal box, one of faceted citrines, another in the form of a gold-mounted walnut; the hardstones including tiger's eye, rock crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst, tourmaline and a variety of quartzes, a number of the turtles mounted with diamond, ruby and sapphire eyes
the box - 4 5/8 in. (37 cm.) wide; the turtles - from 1 in. (25 mm.) to 3 in. (76 mm.) long
THE BOX CIRCA 1775, THE COLLECTION RETAILED BY LEON GRUEL, PARIS
Now fitted to enclose a collection of vari-sized turtles carved out of semi-precious stones, ivory, coral and tortoiseshell, some gold-mounted, comprising:
Two trays, the top with nineteen turtles, the lower with fifteen larger carvings; the turtles including a Japanese Netsuke with a baby turtle resting on a larger turtle, one in the form of scent bottle, one a gold-mounted eyeglass, one a silver-mounted rock crystal box, one of faceted citrines, another in the form of a gold-mounted walnut; the hardstones including tiger's eye, rock crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst, tourmaline and a variety of quartzes, a number of the turtles mounted with diamond, ruby and sapphire eyes
the box - 4 5/8 in. (37 cm.) wide; the turtles - from 1 in. (25 mm.) to 3 in. (76 mm.) long
Acquired through Pierre Delbée by Don Bartolomé March Servera for the Library in Miguel Angel, Madrid, circa 1965.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.