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Lot 1156

Lapis Lazuli and Gold Box

27 May 2010, 13:00 EDT
New York

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Lapis Lazuli and Gold Box

By Manfred Wild, Emil Becker
Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Exhibiting fine European craftsmanship and design, this presentation box consists of fine-grained, Afghani lapis lazuli of uniform color flecked with pyrite. The domed hinged lid, which is secured by a gold-plated piano hinge, opens to reveal a black onyx lined interior. The 18K yellow gold piercework thumbpiece is highlighted with a rectangular-cut pink tourmaline and the box is raised on four 18K yellow gold feet, stamped EB for Emil Becker, measures 6 ¼ x 4 ½ x 1 ¾ in.

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