A LOUIS XVI GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY TOUSSAINT DE SAROLÉAT OR SAROLES (FL.1777-1793), MARKED, PARIS, 1783/1784, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE MARK OF HENRI CLAVEL 1782-1789 AND THE PARISIAN EXPORT DECHARGE MARK 1781-1792
oval box, the cover, sides and base set with engine-turned panels of horizontal reeding stamped at intervals with stars and pellets, within slightly raised foliate borders, the cover and base centred with oval reserves of spiralling engine-turning, in associated brown leather case
3 in. (75 mm.) wide
3½ oz. (114 gr.)
A LOUIS XVI GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY TOUSSAINT DE SAROLÉAT OR SAROLES (FL.1777-1793), MARKED, PARIS, 1783/1784, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE MARK OF HENRI CLAVEL 1782-1789 AND THE PARISIAN EXPORT DECHARGE MARK 1781-1792
oval box, the cover, sides and base set with engine-turned panels of horizontal reeding stamped at intervals with stars and pellets, within slightly raised foliate borders, the cover and base centred with oval reserves of spiralling engine-turning, in associated brown leather case
3 in. (75 mm.) wide
3½ oz. (114 gr.)
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