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BY JOSEPH-ÉTIENNE BLERZY (FL. 1768-1808), MARKED, PARIS 1776/77, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1775-1781, THE FLANGE STRUCK WITH INVENTORY NO. 505
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A LOUIS XVI ENAMELLED TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH A MINIATURE
BY JOSEPH-ÉTIENNE BLERZY (FL. 1768-1808), MARKED, PARIS 1776/77, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1775-1781, THE FLANGE STRUCK WITH INVENTORY NO. 505
circular box, the hinged lid set with a gouache miniature on fine canvas of a harbour scene, the base and sides with engine-turned panels of a coin pattern enamelled in translucent lilac, the gold mounts on lid and base chased with stylized acanthus, the sides with chased foliage and swags divided by pilasters
3 5/16 in. (84 mm.) diam.
BY JOSEPH-ÉTIENNE BLERZY (FL. 1768-1808), MARKED, PARIS 1776/77, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1775-1781, THE FLANGE STRUCK WITH INVENTORY NO. 505
circular box, the hinged lid set with a gouache miniature on fine canvas of a harbour scene, the base and sides with engine-turned panels of a coin pattern enamelled in translucent lilac, the gold mounts on lid and base chased with stylized acanthus, the sides with chased foliage and swags divided by pilasters
3 5/16 in. (84 mm.) diam.
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