French Antique Gold Aide Memoire
£3,750
Stock: 10443
Date: Circa 1800
Country: France
A very beautiful Palais Royal solid gold and real mother of pearl writing companion in the form of a book....
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Description
A very beautiful Palais Royal solid gold and real mother of pearl writing companion in the form of a book. Superbly engraved on both sides with sprays of flowers and fitted with a solid gold propelling pencil. By removing the pen, this fine piece opens to reveal a yellow silk interior with blank notepaper.
Weight of pen 8g, 0.25 troy oz.
Weight of book including pearl and interior 143g, 4.59 troy oz.
Length 10.5cm, 4.1ins. Width 7.3cm, 2.8ins.
France circa 1820
Pen and Book with French gold marks.
Marks. Stamped on the pen and the top end of the book spine with a French ram’s head gold mark probably 18 carat.
Condition
The book is in very good used condition. The interior is clean. The front cover pearl has a wear mark. The gold hinge has signs of a small repair near the gold mark (see photo) and the pen has several tiny dinks.
Maker Information
No maker assigned
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