Lot Essay
The monogram is that of Louis Phillippe (1773-1850) who reigned from 1830-1848.
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A SWISS GOLD PRESENTATION SNUFF BOX
MAKER'S MARK ARM, SIGNED M. BERNARD, JOAILLIER DU ROI ET DES AFFAIRES ETRANGERS, PARIS, CIRCA 1845
Rectangular, the shaped base, sides and cover all similarly engraved with floral scrolls and strap work on an engine-turned ground, the cover further embellished with a border of fruit and flowers ciselé in high relief, the cartouche with initials LP and royal crown, 3 5/16in. (8.4cm.) long
MAKER'S MARK ARM, SIGNED M. BERNARD, JOAILLIER DU ROI ET DES AFFAIRES ETRANGERS, PARIS, CIRCA 1845
Rectangular, the shaped base, sides and cover all similarly engraved with floral scrolls and strap work on an engine-turned ground, the cover further embellished with a border of fruit and flowers ciselé in high relief, the cartouche with initials LP and royal crown, 3 5/16in. (8.4cm.) long