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PARIS, 1819-1838, WITH THE FRENCH THIRD STANDARD GUARANTEE MARK FOR GOLD 1819-1838
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A FRENCH ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PARIS, 1819-1838, WITH THE FRENCH THIRD STANDARD GUARANTEE MARK FOR GOLD 1819-1838
Oblong with fluted ends, the surface chased with flowers and foliage enamelled in white and black, marked on bezel and cover, and with later French control for gold after 1838
3 1/8 in. (79 mm.) wide
gross weight 1/4 oz. (58 gr.)
PARIS, 1819-1838, WITH THE FRENCH THIRD STANDARD GUARANTEE MARK FOR GOLD 1819-1838
Oblong with fluted ends, the surface chased with flowers and foliage enamelled in white and black, marked on bezel and cover, and with later French control for gold after 1838
3 1/8 in. (79 mm.) wide
gross weight 1/4 oz. (58 gr.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, New York, 15 April 1997, lot 8.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Brought to you by
Harry Williams-Bulkeley
International Head of Silver Department