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RUBBED MARKS, PROBABLY PARIS, CIRCA 1745/1750
Details
A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX
rubbed marks, probably Paris, circa 1745/1750
Cartouche-shaped box, the slightly raised cover, baluster sides and base chased with reeded scrolls and rocaille in the manner of Meissonnier, slightly raised shell and scroll thumbpiece
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) wide
4 oz. (146 gr.)
rubbed marks, probably Paris, circa 1745/1750
Cartouche-shaped box, the slightly raised cover, baluster sides and base chased with reeded scrolls and rocaille in the manner of Meissonnier, slightly raised shell and scroll thumbpiece
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) wide
4 oz. (146 gr.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 4 June 1973, lot 191 to Dreesmann).
Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-4).
Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-4).
Special notice
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