ID 992691
Lot 113 | A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Estimate value
£ 40 000 – 60 000
BY PAUL ROBERT (FL.1747-1779), PARIS, 1749/1750, WITH THE CHARGE OF ANTOINE LESCHAUDEL 1744-1750 AND DECHARGE MARK OF JULIEN BERTHE 1750-1756
Rectangular, engraved with engine-turning of quatrefoils and sablé scrolling bands, and chased in relief with sugarcanes within borders of reeded scrolls, the inside of the cover engraved with the Prince of Wales's feathers with motto 'Ich dien', the inner flange of the lid engraved with date '20 Jan 1752', in a later black leather case stamped 'Cartier', marked on bezel, cover, body and side
2 5/8 in. (68 mm.) wide
4 oz. 17 dwt. (151 gr.)
The Prince of Wales's feathers is for Prince George William Frederick (1738-1820), Prince of Wales from 31 March 1751.
Provenance
Presumably George William Frederick (1738-1820) as Prince of Wales, later King George III of Great Britain and of Ireland.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, Geneva, 16 May 1995, lot 101.
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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