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BY JEAN-BAPTISTE LIZON (FL. 1757-1793), MARKED, PARIS, 1772/1773, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774 AND THE COUNTERMARK OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
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A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY JEAN-BAPTISTE LIZON (FL. 1757-1793), MARKED, PARIS, 1772/1773, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774 AND THE COUNTERMARK OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
oval box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of horizontal wavy engine-turning creating a moiré pattern, within fluted borders, the sablé rims chased and engraved with trailing leaves and stamped with pellets, the four side pilasters chased with oval foliate rosettes and swags
2¼ in. (59 mm.) wide
2 oz. (57 gr.)
BY JEAN-BAPTISTE LIZON (FL. 1757-1793), MARKED, PARIS, 1772/1773, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774 AND THE COUNTERMARK OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
oval box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of horizontal wavy engine-turning creating a moiré pattern, within fluted borders, the sablé rims chased and engraved with trailing leaves and stamped with pellets, the four side pilasters chased with oval foliate rosettes and swags
2¼ in. (59 mm.) wide
2 oz. (57 gr.)
Provenance
Christie's, London, 28 November 2006, lot 20.
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