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BY LOUIS-PHILIPPE DEMAY (FL. 1758-1772), MARKED, PARIS, 1763/1764, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-JACQUES PREVOST, STRUCK WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 214
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A FINE LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by Louis-Philippe Demay (fl. 1758-1772), marked, Paris, 1763/1764, with the charge and discharge marks of Jean-Jacques Prevost, struck with inventory number 214
Rectangular box, the rectangular panels on cover, sides and base chased with horizontal wavy engine-turning creating a moiré aspect, within scalloped and reeded edges, the sablé gold borders stamped with a polished Greek key pattern with stylized flowerheads in the corners, bright-cut gold rims
2 11/16 in. (68 mm.) wide
4½ oz. (130 gr.)
by Louis-Philippe Demay (fl. 1758-1772), marked, Paris, 1763/1764, with the charge and discharge marks of Jean-Jacques Prevost, struck with inventory number 214
Rectangular box, the rectangular panels on cover, sides and base chased with horizontal wavy engine-turning creating a moiré aspect, within scalloped and reeded edges, the sablé gold borders stamped with a polished Greek key pattern with stylized flowerheads in the corners, bright-cut gold rims
2 11/16 in. (68 mm.) wide
4½ oz. (130 gr.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.