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BY MATTHIEU PIONNIER (FL. 1768-1792), MARKED, PARIS, 1776/1777, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
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A LOUIS XVI TWO-COLOUR GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
BY MATTHIEU PIONNIER (FL. 1768-1792), MARKED, PARIS, 1776/1777, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
sealing-wax case of oval section, the sides with engine-turned panels with peaked pattern, with stylised acanthus on matted ground borders, domed cap with a swirling floral rosette, matrix engraved with initials 'SW'
4 5/8 in. (118 mm.) long
1¾ oz. (50 gr.)
BY MATTHIEU PIONNIER (FL. 1768-1792), MARKED, PARIS, 1776/1777, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
sealing-wax case of oval section, the sides with engine-turned panels with peaked pattern, with stylised acanthus on matted ground borders, domed cap with a swirling floral rosette, matrix engraved with initials 'SW'
4 5/8 in. (118 mm.) long
1¾ oz. (50 gr.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium