ID 992563
Lot 114 | A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Estimate value
£ 6 000 – 8 000
BY JEAN MOYNAT (FL.1745-1761), PARIS, 1754-1755, WITH CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN BERTHE 1750-1756
Ingot-shaped, the cover, sides and base with diagonally crossing wavy bands of polished gold over diaper work engine turning, within wavy reeded borders, marked inside cover and base
3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) long
5 oz. (156 gr.)
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
| Medium: | Gold |
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| Place of origin: | Western Europe, France, Europe |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Cans and snuffboxes, Boxes and Cases |
| Medium: | Gold |
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| Place of origin: | Western Europe, France, Europe |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Cans and snuffboxes, Boxes and Cases |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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| Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase |






