A LOUIS XVI THREE-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY NICOLAS MARGUERIT (FL. 1763-1790), MARKED, PARIS, 1781/1782, WITH THE FIRST CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF HENRY CLAVEL 1781-1782
Oval box, the cover and base with panels of horizontal engine-turning scattered with pellets, the sides similarly decorated, the cover centred with an oval medallion depicting trophies in two-colour gold on a matted ground and beaded border, the cover sides and base with similar border, the side pilasters chased with foliate vases
2 1/8 in. (55 mm.) wide
2 oz. (56 gr.)
A LOUIS XVI THREE-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY NICOLAS MARGUERIT (FL. 1763-1790), MARKED, PARIS, 1781/1782, WITH THE FIRST CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF HENRY CLAVEL 1781-1782
Oval box, the cover and base with panels of horizontal engine-turning scattered with pellets, the sides similarly decorated, the cover centred with an oval medallion depicting trophies in two-colour gold on a matted ground and beaded border, the cover sides and base with similar border, the side pilasters chased with foliate vases
2 1/8 in. (55 mm.) wide
2 oz. (56 gr.)
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