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BY JEAN-LOUIS DÉSIR (FL. 1771-1793), MARKED, PARIS, 1775/1776, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
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A LOUIS XVI TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by Jean-Louis Désir (fl. 1771-1793), marked, Paris, 1775/1776, with the charge and discharge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache 1774-1780
Circular box, the hinged cover and base engine-turned with concentric circles, the sides with horizontal reeding, the sablé borders chased with stylized acanthus in green gold
2 7/8 (78 mm.) diam.
3 oz. (117 gr.)
by Jean-Louis Désir (fl. 1771-1793), marked, Paris, 1775/1776, with the charge and discharge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache 1774-1780
Circular box, the hinged cover and base engine-turned with concentric circles, the sides with horizontal reeding, the sablé borders chased with stylized acanthus in green gold
2 7/8 (78 mm.) diam.
3 oz. (117 gr.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 17 December 1986, lot 52 (to Dreesmann).
Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-168).
Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-168).
Special notice
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