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BY NICOLAS MARGUERIT (FL. 1763-1790), MARKED, PARIS, 1775/1776, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
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A LOUIS XVI THREE-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by Nicolas Marguerit (fl. 1763-1790), marked, Paris, 1775/1776, with the charge and discharge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache 1774-1780
Oval box, the cover, four side panels and base engine-turned with wavy horizontal reeding creating a moiré pattern, within fluted borders, the sides divided by four frosted pilasters chased with floral twigs, the matted gold rims chased with a laurel garland twisted with a ribbon
2½ in. (63 mm.) wide
2½ oz. (74 gr.)
by Nicolas Marguerit (fl. 1763-1790), marked, Paris, 1775/1776, with the charge and discharge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache 1774-1780
Oval box, the cover, four side panels and base engine-turned with wavy horizontal reeding creating a moiré pattern, within fluted borders, the sides divided by four frosted pilasters chased with floral twigs, the matted gold rims chased with a laurel garland twisted with a ribbon
2½ in. (63 mm.) wide
2½ oz. (74 gr.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium