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BY GABRIEL-RAOUL MOREL (FL. 1797-1832), MARKED, WITH THE EXCISE AND THIRD STANDARD MARKS FOR GOLD PARIS 1809-1819 AND THE FRENCH POST-1798 UNOFFICIAL STANDARD MARK FOR 18-CARAT GOLD, THE FLANGE ENGRAVED WITH INVENTORY NO. 115
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A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by Gabriel-Raoul Morel (fl. 1797-1832), marked, with the excise and third standard marks for gold Paris 1809-1819 and the French post-1798 unofficial standard mark for 18-carat gold, the flange engraved with inventory no. 115
Rectangular box of pocket-fitting shape, the convex cover, concave base and sides decorated with panels of engine-turning forming a scalework pattern simulating reptile's skin, within fluted borders, plain rims, the cover centred with oval burnished gold reserve engraved with initials E. L.
3 3/8 in. (86 mm.) wide
3½ oz. (102 gr.)
by Gabriel-Raoul Morel (fl. 1797-1832), marked, with the excise and third standard marks for gold Paris 1809-1819 and the French post-1798 unofficial standard mark for 18-carat gold, the flange engraved with inventory no. 115
Rectangular box of pocket-fitting shape, the convex cover, concave base and sides decorated with panels of engine-turning forming a scalework pattern simulating reptile's skin, within fluted borders, plain rims, the cover centred with oval burnished gold reserve engraved with initials E. L.
3 3/8 in. (86 mm.) wide
3½ oz. (102 gr.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.