A FRENCH ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Lot 283

A FRENCH ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX

MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, CIRCA 1800

Closed27 November 2013

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GBP 10,000

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A FRENCH ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, CIRCA 1800
rectangular box with rounded corners, the sides and base with panels of peaked engine-turning, the sablé cover centred with a chased vari-colour gold oval cartouche depicting a vase with a floral and foliate spray, the four corners and side pilasters with similar floral and rocaille motifs, with opaque blue enamel taille d'épargne scrolling foliate borders and chased gold rims
3.3/8 in. (87 mm.) wide