A RARE 19TH CENTURY IVORY AND MULTI-GEM BANKNOTE HOLDER, BY BOUCHERON

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A RARE 19TH CENTURY IVORY AND MULTI-GEM BANKNOTE HOLDER, BY BOUCHERON
The rectangular box decorated with carved ivory panels depicting cherubic and floral motifs, applied with gold and enamel in floral designs enhanced with cabochon rubies, sapphires and amethysts, opening to reveal three graduated compartments, each with ivory openwork panels, 1893, 26.0 x 15.0 x 5.0 cm
Signed Boucheron, no. 351

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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Items which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma (Myanmar) may not be imported into the U.S. Please be advised that a purchasers inability to import any such item into the U.S. or any other country shall not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale. With respect to items that contain any other types of gemstones originating in Burma (e.g., sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S., provided that the gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into jewellery outside of Burma and provided that the setting is not of a temporary nature (e.g., a string). On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

Lot Essay

A Rare Ivory Bank Note Holder by Georges le Saché for Boucheron
This unique desk ornament was created the year Frédéric Boucheron (1830-1902) moved to Place Vendôme, in 1893. After an apprenticeship with Jules Chaise and the opening of its first premises at the Palais Royal, Frédéric Boucheron was the first jeweller to settle on the famous Parisian square. He had already acquired fame as an expert in precious stones, a masterful technician and creator of beautiful jewels, winning the gold medal during the 'Exposition Universelle' in 1867.
He worked for Boucheron as a jeweller between 1887 and 1920 creating objects such as inkstands, bottles, watches and boxes. His name was one of the select group of principal Boucheron jewellers chosen by Frédéric Boucheron to be featured at the 'Exposition Universelle' in Paris in 1900.
This rare box displays Le Saché's unique and impressive skills in carving. The craftsmanship on this box is in ivory, however, his skills were versatile and he is known to have produced impressive carved items in other materials such as tortoiseshell and rock crystal.
Objects by Le Saché also appear in the Tiffany collection and the firm thought so highly of the jeweller that they commissioned him to produce a brooch to commemorate the centenary of the United States' acquisition of Louisiana from Napoleon I.

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