A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX

PARIS, 1753, MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT

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A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX
Paris, 1753, Maker's mark indistinct
Rectangular, the base, sides and cover with asymmetrical cartouches enclosing Chinoiserie vignettes including figures, birds, foliage, and pavillions, painted in red and purple monochrome enamel within raised gold foliate scrolls over a blue and white background, marked on bezel, with charge and discharge of Julien Berthe
3in. (7.5cm.) long

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