A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX

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07.07.2023 11:00UTC +01:00
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ID 992563
Lot 114 | A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX
A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX

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.)





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