The Collection of Jean Louis Chameroy, Offered Without Reserve - 24 Oct 2023
A collection of vertu, late 19th/early 20th century
A collection of vertu, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising: a purse, mounted in parcel gilt silver, one side with a design of flowers centring on a violin and a drum, the other side with scrolled decoration, opening to reveal compartments divided by pink moiré fabric, measuring 7.9 x 6.0cm, French assay mark for silver, French maker's mark, fitted case; a folding knife mounted in gold, set with sections of polished malachite, length 8.5cm when folded, steel blade signed Richard (surname indistinct), possibly a later conversion; and a cigarette holder, composed of agate and mounted with gold caps of laurel wreath design, length 3.6cm