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BY JOSEPH-FRANÇOIS MARCILLAC (FL. 1809-1814), MARKED, WITH THE EXCISE AND THIRD STANDARD MARKS FOR GOLD, PARIS 1819-38
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A FRENCH EMPIRE GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY JOSEPH-FRANÇOIS MARCILLAC (FL. 1809-1814), MARKED, WITH THE EXCISE AND THIRD STANDARD MARKS FOR GOLD, PARIS 1819-38
cushion-shaped box with rounded corners and convex sides, of pocket-fitting shape, the cover and base centred with panels of engine-turning with a wavy pattern, the left and right hand sides with vertical matted bands stamped with foliate scrolls, the convex curved ends with acanthus leaves and buds on a matted ground, with slightly raised thumbpiece with leaf decoration
3 7/16 in. (88 mm.) wide
2 7/8 oz. (84 gr.)
BY JOSEPH-FRANÇOIS MARCILLAC (FL. 1809-1814), MARKED, WITH THE EXCISE AND THIRD STANDARD MARKS FOR GOLD, PARIS 1819-38
cushion-shaped box with rounded corners and convex sides, of pocket-fitting shape, the cover and base centred with panels of engine-turning with a wavy pattern, the left and right hand sides with vertical matted bands stamped with foliate scrolls, the convex curved ends with acanthus leaves and buds on a matted ground, with slightly raised thumbpiece with leaf decoration
3 7/16 in. (88 mm.) wide
2 7/8 oz. (84 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.