A LOUIS XVI TWO-COLOUR GOLD ÉTUI
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, [-] D, POSSIBLY FOR NICOLAS DURIER (FL.1758-1788), PARIS, 1789/1790, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF HENRY CLAVEL 1782-1789
slightly tapering étui of rectangular section, both sides of base and cover with polished gold panels between raised foliate sablé borders, the matrix stamped with a coronet
4½ in. (117 mm.) long
1¼ oz. (35 gr.)
A LOUIS XVI TWO-COLOUR GOLD ÉTUI
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, [-] D, POSSIBLY FOR NICOLAS DURIER (FL.1758-1788), PARIS, 1789/1790, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF HENRY CLAVEL 1782-1789
slightly tapering étui of rectangular section, both sides of base and cover with polished gold panels between raised foliate sablé borders, the matrix stamped with a coronet
4½ in. (117 mm.) long
1¼ oz. (35 gr.)
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