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MARK OF NICOLAS MARGUERIT, PARIS, 1781
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A LOUIS XVI THREE-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MARK OF NICOLAS MARGUERIT, PARIS, 1781
Oval, the hinged cover with an oval plaque, cast, chased and applied with a dog and a bird within a classical landscape, within a twisted rope border, the sides with musical trophies, the base, sides and cover each with star and bead heightened engine turning, marked inside cover and inside base, the bezel with the décharge of Henry Clavel, the bezel with two further later French import marks
2¾ in. (7 cm.) wide
3 oz. (97 gr.)
MARK OF NICOLAS MARGUERIT, PARIS, 1781
Oval, the hinged cover with an oval plaque, cast, chased and applied with a dog and a bird within a classical landscape, within a twisted rope border, the sides with musical trophies, the base, sides and cover each with star and bead heightened engine turning, marked inside cover and inside base, the bezel with the décharge of Henry Clavel, the bezel with two further later French import marks
2¾ in. (7 cm.) wide
3 oz. (97 gr.)
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium