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11 - 18th-century French craftsmanship
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18th-century French craftsmanship Folding travel knife Blade in 18K yellow gold (750‰); mother-of-pearl handle decorated with diagonal bands and rosettes Certificate of registration and discharge, Orléans jurisdiction, 1780–1781 Countermark, 1775–1781 Goldsmith’s mark “E.B.” surmounted by a star for Étienne Boyron, master cutler (active 1764–1797) Gross weight 34.23 g; Height 20.4 cm Condition report: With a leather sheath A similar dessert knife made by Étienne Boyron is housed in the Department of Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern Art Objects at the Louvre Museum, under inventory number OA 9917.
Auction details
10:30 a.m.: Numismatics • Silverware • Leather Goods • Jewelry & Watches / 2:00 p.m.: Taking the Time #3: Watches from Mr. G.'s CollectionAuction house
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