A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOUR GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
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A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOUR GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE

PARIS, 1789, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-FRANÇOIS KALENDRIN 1789-1792, MAKER'S MARK [?]FL OR [?]FH

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A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOUR GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
Paris, 1789, with the charge and discharge marks of Jean-François Kalendrin 1789-1792, maker's mark [?]FL or [?]FH
Slightly tapering yellow gold étui of octagonal section, the panels on cover, sides and base engine-turned with vertical reeding scattered with pellets, the corners decorated with two-colour gold foliage and flowers on matted ground, the raised rim of the cap chased with scrolling vari-colour gold foliage, blank matrix, the shaft engraved 'Sélima Fallouard'; fitted hinged green shagreen case
4 5/16 in. (109 mm.) long
1 oz. (28 gr.) (2)
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