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Antique 18th Century French Three-Colour 18K Gold Snuff Box c.1780

About the Item

Antique late 18th Century French magnificent three-coloured 18k gold snuff box. During the reign of Louis XVI, French artisans demonstrated their unparalleled skill in crafting magnificent gold boxes, symbols of prestige and affluence often exchanged as gifts among the aristocracy. The surface is embellished with intricate engine-turned decoration and applied with floral motifs in three colours of gold, the lid applied with an ornate diamond set thumb-piece. Hallmarked with a three leaf hallmark (unknown to me). CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs. SIZE Height: 4.3 cm // 1.69 in Width: 10.5 cm // 4.13 in Depth: 5 cm // 1.97 in Weight: 179 g // 6.31 oz
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.7 in (4.3 cm)Width: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A105321stDibs: LU1348240472872

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