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MARK OF JEAN-LOUIS MEUNAUST (MEUNAULT), PARIS, 1774-1780
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A LOUIS XVI ENAMELLED TWO-COLOUR GOLD LORGNETTE AND CASE
MARK OF JEAN-LOUIS MEUNAUST (MEUNAULT), PARIS, 1774-1780
Of typical form, the handle of baluster shape with circular ends, enamelled in translucent grey over engine-turned vertical stripes, the gold mounts chased with scrolling foliate border, the hinged gold-mounted lorgnettes with laurel leaves, marked on lorgnette with charge and maker; on hinge with decharge for 1774-1780; the fitted case of conforming shape
3 ½ in. 98.8 cm.) long
gross weight 1 oz. 17 dwt. (58 gr.)
MARK OF JEAN-LOUIS MEUNAUST (MEUNAULT), PARIS, 1774-1780
Of typical form, the handle of baluster shape with circular ends, enamelled in translucent grey over engine-turned vertical stripes, the gold mounts chased with scrolling foliate border, the hinged gold-mounted lorgnettes with laurel leaves, marked on lorgnette with charge and maker; on hinge with decharge for 1774-1780; the fitted case of conforming shape
3 ½ in. 98.8 cm.) long
gross weight 1 oz. 17 dwt. (58 gr.)
Provenance
with Leon Helft, Paris, 1980.
Acquired from the above by the Blaquier-Arrieta Family.
Acquired from the above by the Blaquier-Arrieta Family.
Brought to you by
Charlotte Young
Associate Director, Specialist