Lot Essay
Cf. sale, Christie's London, October 15, 1990, lot 7 for a similar example
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A MENNECY SILVER-MOUNTED RECTANGULAR SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1760, THE MOUNTS PARIS 1760, WITH THE CHARGE AND DÉCHARGE OF ELOY BRICHARD, 1756-62
Moulded allover with a diaper pattern and painted in colours with loose bouquets and sprays, the interior of the cover similarly painted--3 3/8in. (8.5cm.) wide
CIRCA 1760, THE MOUNTS PARIS 1760, WITH THE CHARGE AND DÉCHARGE OF ELOY BRICHARD, 1756-62
Moulded allover with a diaper pattern and painted in colours with loose bouquets and sprays, the interior of the cover similarly painted--3 3/8in. (8.5cm.) wide