A LOUIS XV VARI-COLORED GOLD SNUFF BOX

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A LOUIS XV VARI-COLORED GOLD SNUFF BOX
PARIS, 1763, MAKER'S MARK PIERRE-NICOLAS QUENEULLE DE ROMESNIL

Of oval form, the sides with acanthus and flowerheads within ribbonwork panels and enclosed by Greek-key borders, the base and hinged cover each with an flower basket on a matted ground within an oval ribbon and laurel swag cartouche, with similar Greek-key border, marked on interior base, side and cover; struck with the charge and discharge of Jean-Jacques Prevost--2 3/6in. (6cm.) long