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MAKER'S MARK OF ALEXIS PROFFIT, PARIS, 1777
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A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF BOX
Maker's mark of Alexis Proffit, Paris, 1777
Oval, with hinged cover, the base, sides and cover with engine-turned
panels within chased borders of ribbon-tied laurel leaves, the sides with chased classical pilasters, marked inside of base, side, cover, and on bezel; also with charge and discharge of Fouache and Compant
25/8in. (6.6cm.) long
Maker's mark of Alexis Proffit, Paris, 1777
Oval, with hinged cover, the base, sides and cover with engine-turned
panels within chased borders of ribbon-tied laurel leaves, the sides with chased classical pilasters, marked inside of base, side, cover, and on bezel; also with charge and discharge of Fouache and Compant
25/8in. (6.6cm.) long