A LOUIS XV VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX

Lot 85
12.11.2020 14:00UTC +00:00
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£ 8 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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Lot 85 | A LOUIS XV VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Estimate value
£ 8 000 – 12 000
A LOUIS XV VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX

BY PIERRE-FRANCOIS ROYER (FL. 1758-1785), MARKED, PARIS, 1773/1774, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774

oval, the cover, sides and base set with panels of polished gold, each centred with a sablé medallion chased with vari-colour gold musical trophies and harvest trophies framed on the sides with scroll and foliage pedestals, all with raised chased vari-colour gold foliate and ribbon borders

2 ½ in. (64 mm.)

2 oz. 18 dwt. (91 gr.)

Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
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