A FRENCH GOLD BONBONNIERE
BY ETIENNE-PIERRE ROUSSELET (FL. 1788-1821), MARKED, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN POST-REVOLUTIONARY UNOFFICIAL STANDARD MARK FOR 18 CARAT GOLD, 1809-1819, THE PARISIAN EXCISE TETE DE VIEILLARD MARK AND TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
circular box, the detachable slightly tapering cover and base with panels of engine-turning with a reeded sunrise motif radiating from the border of the circular panel, the sides with horizontally reeded engine-turning, all within fluted borders, the sablé gold outer borders stamped with trailing foliage interspersed with flowerheads, polished gold rims
2 7/8 in. (62 mm. ) diam.
3 oz. (90 gr.)
A FRENCH GOLD BONBONNIERE
BY ETIENNE-PIERRE ROUSSELET (FL. 1788-1821), MARKED, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN POST-REVOLUTIONARY UNOFFICIAL STANDARD MARK FOR 18 CARAT GOLD, 1809-1819, THE PARISIAN EXCISE TETE DE VIEILLARD MARK AND TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
circular box, the detachable slightly tapering cover and base with panels of engine-turning with a reeded sunrise motif radiating from the border of the circular panel, the sides with horizontally reeded engine-turning, all within fluted borders, the sablé gold outer borders stamped with trailing foliage interspersed with flowerheads, polished gold rims
2 7/8 in. (62 mm. ) diam.
3 oz. (90 gr.)
.jpg?maxwidth=3840)