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BY MELCHIOR-RENÉ BARRE (FL. 1768-1791), MARKED, PARIS, 1777/1778, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
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A LOUIS XVI THREE-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by Melchior-René Barre (fl. 1768-1791), marked, Paris, 1777/1778, with the charge and discharge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache 1774-1780
Circular box, the hinged cover and base engine-turned with shifted concentric circles forming a pattern of peaked lozenges, the sides similarly engine-turned with peaked lozenges, the lid and base centred by a circular reserve applied with a swirling foliate rosette within a fluted border, the matted gold rims applied with husks, berries and flowerheads flanked by flutes
2 5/16 in. (59 mm.) diam.
2¾ oz. (81 gr.)
by Melchior-René Barre (fl. 1768-1791), marked, Paris, 1777/1778, with the charge and discharge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache 1774-1780
Circular box, the hinged cover and base engine-turned with shifted concentric circles forming a pattern of peaked lozenges, the sides similarly engine-turned with peaked lozenges, the lid and base centred by a circular reserve applied with a swirling foliate rosette within a fluted border, the matted gold rims applied with husks, berries and flowerheads flanked by flutes
2 5/16 in. (59 mm.) diam.
2¾ oz. (81 gr.)