Lot Essay
The cagework of the cover bears also the charge mark of Charles Cordier, which indicates the re-use of gold from an earlier period.
Details
A FINE AND IMPORTANT LOUIS XV VARI-COLOURED GOLD AND LAPIS-LAZULI SNUFF-BOX
Paris 1756/1757, with the charge and discharge of Eloy Brichard, maker's mark rubbed
Rectangular box, all over set with lapis-lazuli plaques adorned with pierced cagework chased in four-coloured gold with scenes from savage life on cover and base, and exotic birds and fruit on the sides -- 8.5 cm wide
Paris 1756/1757, with the charge and discharge of Eloy Brichard, maker's mark rubbed
Rectangular box, all over set with lapis-lazuli plaques adorned with pierced cagework chased in four-coloured gold with scenes from savage life on cover and base, and exotic birds and fruit on the sides -- 8.5 cm wide
Provenance
C. H. T. Hawkins Collection, sold Christie's London, 28 June 1904, lot 2113 (420 guineas to C. Wertheimer)
Charles J. Wertheimer Collection, sold Christie's London, 8 May 1912, lot 21 (450 guineas to Founès)
Charles J. Wertheimer Collection, sold Christie's London, 8 May 1912, lot 21 (450 guineas to Founès)