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THE FORMER WITH THE SECOND DISCHARGE MARK OF HENRY CLAVEL 1782-1789, THE LATTER BY NICOLAS DURIER (FL. 1758-1788), MARKED, WITH THE FIRST CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF HENRY CLAVEL 1780-1782, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1893 IMPORT MARKS FOR GOLD
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A LOUIS XVI TWO-COLOUR GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE AND A LOUIS XVI GOLD NEEDLE CASE
the former with the second discharge mark of Henry Clavel 1782-1789, the latter by Nicolas Durier (fl. 1758-1788), marked, with the first charge and discharge marks of Henry Clavel 1780-1782, later struck with two French post-1893 import marks for gold
The sealing-wax case: slightly tapering étui of oval section, the cover and base engine-turned with horizontal reeding stamped with scattered flower-heads, the frosted gold borders chased with foliage and ovolos, the cover topped by a swirling foliate rosette, the matrix engraved with an indistinct inscription; together with a needle case, plain tapering body of oval section, the borders stamped with beads, the matrix engraved with initials 'LS' below a Marquis's coronet, in fitted shagreen case
4¾ in. (120 mm.); 3¼ in. (84 mm.) long, respectively
1 oz. (34 gr.); ¼ oz. (10 gr.), respectively (3)
the former with the second discharge mark of Henry Clavel 1782-1789, the latter by Nicolas Durier (fl. 1758-1788), marked, with the first charge and discharge marks of Henry Clavel 1780-1782, later struck with two French post-1893 import marks for gold
The sealing-wax case: slightly tapering étui of oval section, the cover and base engine-turned with horizontal reeding stamped with scattered flower-heads, the frosted gold borders chased with foliage and ovolos, the cover topped by a swirling foliate rosette, the matrix engraved with an indistinct inscription; together with a needle case, plain tapering body of oval section, the borders stamped with beads, the matrix engraved with initials 'LS' below a Marquis's coronet, in fitted shagreen case
4¾ in. (120 mm.); 3¼ in. (84 mm.) long, respectively
1 oz. (34 gr.); ¼ oz. (10 gr.), respectively (3)
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.