A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX

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£ 40 000
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07.07.2023 11:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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Royaume-Uni, London
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ID 992691
Lot 113 | A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX
A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX

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.
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