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MARK OF MELCHOIR-RENE BARRE, PARIS, 1778
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A LOUIS XVI TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MARK OF MELCHOIR-RENE BARRE, PARIS, 1778
Circular, the detachable cover and base each applied with a two-colour gold foliage boss, each with two ovolo bands with engine turning between, the sides engine-turned, marked inside base and inside cover, the rim further marked with the décharge of Jean-Baptiste Fouache
2¼ in. (6 cm.) diam.
2¾ oz. (85 oz.)
MARK OF MELCHOIR-RENE BARRE, PARIS, 1778
Circular, the detachable cover and base each applied with a two-colour gold foliage boss, each with two ovolo bands with engine turning between, the sides engine-turned, marked inside base and inside cover, the rim further marked with the décharge of Jean-Baptiste Fouache
2¼ in. (6 cm.) diam.
2¾ oz. (85 oz.)
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.