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19th Century French 18K Gold Royal Presentation Snuff Box, c.1850

$23,044.48
£16,795
€19,785.99
CA$31,698.84
A$35,311.80
CHF 18,626.42
MX$428,166.50
NOK 236,954.90
SEK 220,738.49
DKK 147,749.70

About the Item

Antique mid 19th century French 18k gold snuff box, of lobed design with chased scroll and foliate decoration, the hinged cover inset with a circular miniature portrait of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie previously faintly signed 'Passot' (after restoration no longer visable). The box is not marked but tests as 18k gold (750/1000 standard), the box is undoubtedly made by Louis-Francois Tronquoy (1827-1871). For similar examples see Christiie's, Centuries of style sale, lot 307, 10 June 2010 and Sotheby's, Les Arts sous Influence, lot 41, 22 September 2021. Napoleon III (1808-1873) was Emperor from 1852 to 1870 and thereafter lived in exile in England. Napoleon and his wife Eugenie are buried in Hampshire. Condition In Excellent Condition - No Damage. Size Height: 2.3cm Width: 8.5 x 6.7cm Weight: 133.2g.
  • Creator:
    Louis-François Tronquoy 1 (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.91 in (2.3 cm)Width: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)Depth: 2.64 in (6.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A82141stDibs: LU1348230301502

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