R. Lalique Phalènes opalescent glass bonbonnière cover, designed c.1922, moulded mark 'R. LALIQUE', this model is believed to have been produced by Lalique for the chocolatier Marquise De Sévigné as a bonbonnière cover to fit a silk lined base which is now lacking, Dimensions 20.7 cm diameter Condition Report The cover has been displayed upside down for many years and has some scratching and wear to the centre of the top consistent with this. There are other occasional minor scratches to the exterior otherwise in good condition with no restoration chips or cracks.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.