A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY LOUIS-GUILLAUME TASSIN, MARKED, PARIS, CIRCA 1830
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, waisted sides and base set with panels of engine-turning with chased foliate and scroll borders, the cover with vacant cartouche of polished gold, raised foliate thumbpiece
3 3/8 in. (86 mm.) wide
2 2/3 oz. (78 gr.)
A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY LOUIS-GUILLAUME TASSIN, MARKED, PARIS, CIRCA 1830
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, waisted sides and base set with panels of engine-turning with chased foliate and scroll borders, the cover with vacant cartouche of polished gold, raised foliate thumbpiece
3 3/8 in. (86 mm.) wide
2 2/3 oz. (78 gr.)