$17,775
Impressive French . 950 Silver, Enamel, Yellow Gold, and Gem-set Box, mid 19th century, maker likely G.C. Choussard, rectangular, the hinged lid and sides enameled with pale blue navette ground, with lapis blue, black, and green scroll borders, goldwashed interior, the lid mounted with an elaborate yellow gold flower-filled basket, the floral stems mounted with various colored stones, mainly faceted, including pink spinel, emeralds, blue sapphires, opals, peridot, pink topaz, rubies, a brownish-pink diamond, a fire opal, a turquoise, as well as three old mine-cut diamonds, (approx. 3/4 to 2 carats), and extensive mine cut diamond melee, lg. of gold and gem-set basket 5 3/4, box 6 5/8 x 4 1/8 x approx. 2 1/2 in., total weight of box approx. 30 troy oz. small losses to box at: back, at one navette; right side, near base; underside, at approx. 21 navettes. minor age wear. champleve enamel maker''s mark rubbed.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-10-03
