A vari-coloured gold box, German, probably Hanau, circa 1825, unmarked apart from later French and Tunisian control marks

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

the hinged rectangular cover inlaid with cast and chased foliage and rosettes, the sides and underside with engine-turned panels and foliate borders, assayed as 18ct gold, French and Tunisian import marks
121 gms, 8 cm wide, 2 cm high, 6 cm deep

• Lot Sold $6,000 (Hammer Price)
• $7,320 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Amended catalogue description: A vari-coloured gold box, German, probably Hanau, circa 1825, unmarked apart from later French and Tunisian control marks.
The inlaid plaque to the top of the box is secured by a rivet at each of the four sides, however the rivet to the front is missing and the plaque lifts slightly at this point, although it is secure. The cover fits tightly when closed and there is some rubbing to the flange of the body from contact with the cover. There is evidence of a solder repair beneath the cover, at the back left corner. The are isolated light 'dints' to the underside of the cover and medium surface wear to the gilt interior generally. French and Tunisian control marks are present to the upper section of the body and to the back edge of the cover. The box has been tested via XRF analysis and tested as 18ct gold.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward