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PARIS, 1798-1809, WITH THE EXCISE AND THIRD STANDARD MARKS FOR GOLD, PARIS 1798-1809, AND THE RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARK FOR GOLD, PARIS 1809-1819
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A RARE FRENCH GOLD-MOUNTED FOSSILIZED CORAL SNUFF-BOX
Paris, 1798-1809, with the excise and third standard marks for gold, Paris 1798-1809, and the restricted warranty mark for gold, Paris 1809-1819
Rectangular box, the cover, four sides and base inset à jour with slightly raised semi-translucent panels of caramel-coloured and brown fossilized coral, the gold cagework stamped with various patterns on a matted ground including an anthemion and flower band on the side walls of the lid
3 in. (76 mm.) wide
Paris, 1798-1809, with the excise and third standard marks for gold, Paris 1798-1809, and the restricted warranty mark for gold, Paris 1809-1819
Rectangular box, the cover, four sides and base inset à jour with slightly raised semi-translucent panels of caramel-coloured and brown fossilized coral, the gold cagework stamped with various patterns on a matted ground including an anthemion and flower band on the side walls of the lid
3 in. (76 mm.) wide
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.