A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY CLAUDE-LOUIS JONQUOY (FL. 1818-1849), WITH THE THIRD STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD, PARIS 1819-1838
rectangular box with rounded corners and convex sides, the hinged cover and base with panels of engine-turning within reeded gold borders, the sides stamped with acanthus and foliate scrolls on a sablé ground, raised chased thumbpiece
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
2¼ oz. (70 gr.)
A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY CLAUDE-LOUIS JONQUOY (FL. 1818-1849), WITH THE THIRD STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD, PARIS 1819-1838
rectangular box with rounded corners and convex sides, the hinged cover and base with panels of engine-turning within reeded gold borders, the sides stamped with acanthus and foliate scrolls on a sablé ground, raised chased thumbpiece
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
2¼ oz. (70 gr.)
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