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A French Gold-Mounted and Enameled Tortoise Shell Parasol Handle Retailed by Tiffany and Co.
Estimate: $10,000-$15,000
Sold
$10,000
Live Auction
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description
A French Gold-Mounted and Enameled Tortoise Shell Parasol Handle Retailed by Tiffany and Co.
Georges le Saché, Paris, Late 19th Century
with a gold snap set, in a fitted box stamped Tiffany et Cie/ 36 Bis Avenue de l'Opéra/ Paris to the interior of the lid.
the handle signed 'Tiffany & Co.' on applied plaque and bearing French hallmarks
Length 8 5/8 inches.
the handle signed 'Tiffany & Co.' on applied plaque and bearing French hallmarks
Length 8 5/8 inches.
Condition
See additional photos attached.
Provenance
Note:
Accompanied by a Letter of Authentication from Janet Zapata, author, curator and independent consultant specializing in Jewelry and American silver.