French 18th Century Faux Tortoise Shell 18K Solid Gold Box Miniature Portrait
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French 18th Century Faux Tortoise Shell 18K Solid Gold Box Miniature Portrait:
$1475.00
From the estate of a Montreal Collector,
we recently acquire a fine antique Sterling silver\\solid gold Boxes and compact collection.
These will be listed in the next few weeks.French 18th Century Faux Tortoise Shell 18K Solid Gold Box Miniature PortraitInset hand painted miniature painting of a pretty young womanMade of Faux Tortoise Shell with solid gold tooled bands.Has been acid tested 18K+ gold
(18K acid used but could be more around 20k but we can\'t garantee) Hand painted miniature portrait, the quality of depiction is terrific.Maker unknown, French \"Ancien regime\" hallmarks (before 1789)Measures
3 1/8\" diameter (80mm)
1\" height (25mm)Weight 84,6grams
App. 50+ grams of solid goldFine condition commemsurate with age,
some long time ago repairs,
shows some cracks on side, remains of glue,
painting shows some flaws, see photo.
Repairs not unusuals for a 200 years old+ buyers must pay applicable taxes:
French 18th Century Faux Tortoise Shell 18K Solid Gold Box Miniature Portrait:
$1475.00