[WALLET]. Wallet in morocco (late 18th/early 19th century). Superb wallet in long-grained cherry morocco decorated with a frame of gilded friezes, fillets and dotted lines, two gilded scales of justice on the front, and a lictor beam surmounted by a gilded Phrygian cap on the back. Fitted with a metal snap clasp, it contains three gusseted pockets lined with green silk, two of which are lined with marbled paper. Size: 16.5x9 cm and 32x16.5 cm when unfolded. Leather slightly cracked, some browning, one gusset detached over 3 cm. Very rare period item, preserved in fine condition.
Estimate
€180 - €220
Result
€510
Buyer's premium
30%
[WALLET]. Wallet in morocco (late 18th/early 19th century).
Superb wallet in long-grained cherry morocco decorated with a frame of gilded friezes, fillets and dotted lines, two gilded scales of justice on the front, and a lictor beam surmounted by a gilded Phrygian cap on the back. Fitted with a metal snap clasp, it contains three gusseted pockets lined with green silk, two of which are lined with marbled paper. Size: 16.5x9 cm and 32x16.5 cm when unfolded.
Leather slightly cracked, some browning, one gusset detached over 3 cm.
Very rare period item, preserved in fine condition.
Sale
Thursday 29 January・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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82, rue Bonaparte
75006 Paris