Lot Essay
Jean George was registered as a master in 1752 and was one of the most distinguished and prolific Paris goldsmiths. After his death in 1765 his wife continued the business.
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A LOUIS XV OBLONG TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX, engraved overall with panels of wavy basket-weave within waved scroll borders, the cover applied with a yellow gold cypher 'AW' within a ribbon-tied laurel wreath, engraved on the flange George AParis, Paris, 1752-53, with the charge and décharge of Julien Berthe
3in. (7.7cm.) long
3in. (7.7cm.) long