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Gold box of Louis XVI period

$41,884.60
£31,113.26
€35,000
CA$57,782.73
A$63,519.12
CHF 33,382.73
MX$771,353.46
NOK 416,441.24
SEK 394,548.79
DKK 266,438.13

About the Item

Three-tones gold oval snuff box. The hinged lid is decorated with a country trophy medallion. The medallion is framed by a garland of green gold foliage and roses. The medallion is detached on a guilloché. The borders of the lid and the box are adorned with a frieze of interlacing in yellow and green gold standing on a background of gold amati. The structure is decorated with octagonal-shaped panels, which are decorated with a wave-guilloché. Between these panels, some pilasters are decorated with laurel leaves and rhythm the composition. At the bottom of the snuff box there is the same finely chiseled decor of guillochage with waves. H: 1.18 in (3cm) / L: 3.14 in (8.5cm)/ l: 1.57 in (4.2 cm) W: 3.95 (112gr) Gold marks: probably prestige marks Guarantee mark: Julien Alaterre 1768-1775 Charge mark: Crowned R for1780-1781. Swiss craftsmanship
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 1.66 in (4.2 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 48891stDibs: LU2065323555182

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