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MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN THIRD STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD 1809-1819, THE PARISIAN POST-REVOLUTIONARY UNOFFICIAL STANDARD MARK FOR EIGHTEEN CARAT GOLD AND TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
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A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN THIRD STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD 1809-1819, THE PARISIAN POST-REVOLUTIONARY UNOFFICIAL STANDARD MARK FOR EIGHTEEN CARAT GOLD AND TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
in the form of a book, the cover and back set with panels of diaper-work engine-turning within slightly raised gold foliate sablé borders with polished gold frames, the spine stamped with flowerheads within polished gold bands
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) high
1¾ oz. (52 gr.)
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN THIRD STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD 1809-1819, THE PARISIAN POST-REVOLUTIONARY UNOFFICIAL STANDARD MARK FOR EIGHTEEN CARAT GOLD AND TWO FRENCH POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
in the form of a book, the cover and back set with panels of diaper-work engine-turning within slightly raised gold foliate sablé borders with polished gold frames, the spine stamped with flowerheads within polished gold bands
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) high
1¾ oz. (52 gr.)
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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