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BY LOUIS RAY (FL. 1772-1786), PARIS 1772, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN ALATERRE
Details
A LOUIS XV VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by Louis Ray (fl. 1772-1786), Paris 1772, with the charge and discharge marks of Julien Alaterre
Oval box, the cover and base applied with husk swags alternating with club-shaped flutes radiating from an oval centre reserve, that on the cover chased in four-colour gold with a couple of doves as an allegory of Love, that on the base chased with an oval sunflower motif, the sides decorated with vertical flutes alternating with husk bands, the borders stamped with stylized acanthus leaves on frosted bands
2 in. (64 mm.) wide
2 oz. (93 gr.)
by Louis Ray (fl. 1772-1786), Paris 1772, with the charge and discharge marks of Julien Alaterre
Oval box, the cover and base applied with husk swags alternating with club-shaped flutes radiating from an oval centre reserve, that on the cover chased in four-colour gold with a couple of doves as an allegory of Love, that on the base chased with an oval sunflower motif, the sides decorated with vertical flutes alternating with husk bands, the borders stamped with stylized acanthus leaves on frosted bands
2 in. (64 mm.) wide
2 oz. (93 gr.)
Provenance
Jonas Jquier (1723-1800) of Fleurier, Switzerland.
By family descent to the present owner.
By family descent to the present owner.