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BY LOUIS RAY (FL. 1772-1786), MARKED, PARIS, 1772/1773, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774
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A LOUIS XV TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by Louis Ray (fl. 1772-1786), marked, Paris, 1772/1773, with the charge and discharge marks of Julien Alaterre 1768-1774
Shuttle-shaped box, the cover, side panels and base engine-turned with a peaked pattern of lozenge-shaped studs within fluted gold borders, the sides divided by four curved pilasters hung with laurel swags on a frosted ground, the matted gold rims applied with stylized acanthus, in fitted leather case
3½ in. (89 mm.) wide
5½ oz. (158 gr.) (2)
by Louis Ray (fl. 1772-1786), marked, Paris, 1772/1773, with the charge and discharge marks of Julien Alaterre 1768-1774
Shuttle-shaped box, the cover, side panels and base engine-turned with a peaked pattern of lozenge-shaped studs within fluted gold borders, the sides divided by four curved pilasters hung with laurel swags on a frosted ground, the matted gold rims applied with stylized acanthus, in fitted leather case
3½ in. (89 mm.) wide
5½ oz. (158 gr.) (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.