A rare gold etui, Louis Siriès, Florence, circa 1740
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May 26, 12:23 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A rare gold etui, Louis Siriès, Florence
circa 1740
the undulating tapering body with reeded wavy mounts, the interior complete with gold implements including three joined gold tablets, a combined double-sliding pen and pencil holder, a pair of tweezers and three different scrapers, the interior of the lid signed: Louis Siries with monogram between,
8.8cm., 3 1/2 in. high
7
Sotheby's London, 18 June 1987, lot 69
For additional information on the still somewhat elusive maker of this lot and founder of a dynasty of gem-engravers and goldsmiths, Louis Siriès (c. 1686-c.1762/66), please see lot 23 in this sale.
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