Lot Essay
For another box by this goldsmith see lot 41.
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BY GERMAIN CHAYÉ (FL. 1755-1791), MARKED, PARIS, 1762/1763, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-JACQUES PREVOST 1762-1768, STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
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A LOUIS XV VARI-COLOUR GOLD ÉTUI
BY GERMAIN CHAYÉ (FL. 1755-1791), MARKED, PARIS, 1762/1763, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-JACQUES PREVOST 1762-1768, STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
slightly tapering étui of oval section, the cover and base set with cartouches of horizontal reeding applied with vari-colour gold trophies, within scroll gold borders and trailing foliage, the domed cover with similar decoration, polished gold matrix
4 5/8 in. (118 mm.) high
2 oz. (66 gr.)
BY GERMAIN CHAYÉ (FL. 1755-1791), MARKED, PARIS, 1762/1763, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-JACQUES PREVOST 1762-1768, STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
slightly tapering étui of oval section, the cover and base set with cartouches of horizontal reeding applied with vari-colour gold trophies, within scroll gold borders and trailing foliage, the domed cover with similar decoration, polished gold matrix
4 5/8 in. (118 mm.) high
2 oz. (66 gr.)
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