Lot 451
A Louis XV gold, diamond and mother-of-pearl calendar, dated 1774. Given by Louis Dauphin and Marie-Antoinette Dauphine.
Description
Condition Report
A Louis XV gold, diamond and mother-of-pearl calendar, dated 1774. Given by Louis Dauphin and Marie-Antoinette Dauphine.
A Louis XV gold, diamond and mother-of-pearl calendar, dated 1774. Each side depicting Louis Dauphin and Marie-Antoinette Dauphine within a rose-cut diamond radial surround, to the rectangular mother-of-pearl and rose-cut diamond floral panel with spiral-engraved borders. With a paper calendar, each month with engravings depicting various members of the nobility. Length 7.5cms. Weight 56.8gms. With original gilt red Moroccan leather case formed as a book.
EXHIBITED
Palace of Versailles, Marie-Antoinette, Archiduchesse, Dauphine and Queen. 1955, No. 479.
PROVENANCE
- 2015
Private Collection
2015 - 2019
Private Collection. Bought by the current owner as lot 15 in the Collection Marie-Antoinette. Christie's Paris, November 3rd 2015.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- One diamond deficient.
- Diamonds bright and well matched.
- Cut and setting of diamonds prevents accurate weight, colour and clarity assessment.
- Paper of inside front cover shows fading to the red colour, slight tear toward the hinge.
- Outer case shows damage to two corners and expected wear. Gilt motif shows two birds atop a plinth inscribed 'JAMAIS ASSES', with dogs and a snake in a tree.
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