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PARIS, 1757/1758, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF ELOY BRICHARD 1756-1762
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A LOUIS XV GOLD-LINED TORTOISESHELL PIQUÉ SNUFF-BOX
PARIS, 1757/1758, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF ELOY BRICHARD 1756-1762
rectangular gold-lined dark tortoiseshell box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base inlaid with four-colour gold piqué floral sprays, chased wavy gold mounts with incorporated scroll thumbpiece, wavy flange
3 1/8 in. (81 mm.) wide
PARIS, 1757/1758, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF ELOY BRICHARD 1756-1762
rectangular gold-lined dark tortoiseshell box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base inlaid with four-colour gold piqué floral sprays, chased wavy gold mounts with incorporated scroll thumbpiece, wavy flange
3 1/8 in. (81 mm.) wide
Provenance
Christie's, London, 30-31 May 2012, lot 63.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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