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PARIS, 1774/1775, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780, MAKER'S MARK RUBBED, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1893 IMPORT MARKS FOR GOLD
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A LOUIS XVI TWO-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED COMPOSITION SNUFF-BOX SET WITH AN ENAMEL MINIATURE
PARIS, 1774/1775, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780, MAKER'S MARK RUBBED, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1893 IMPORT MARKS FOR GOLD
Oval tortoiseshell-lined box, the orange cover, sides and base inlaid with alternating pink and yellow gold piqué-posé, the cover centred with an oval enamel on copper miniature of a lady, in purple robe à la française, pink flowers and purple ribbon adorning her powdered hair, French School, circa 1775, the fluted mounts chased with acanthus border
3 3/8 in. (86 mm.) wide
PARIS, 1774/1775, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780, MAKER'S MARK RUBBED, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1893 IMPORT MARKS FOR GOLD
Oval tortoiseshell-lined box, the orange cover, sides and base inlaid with alternating pink and yellow gold piqué-posé, the cover centred with an oval enamel on copper miniature of a lady, in purple robe à la française, pink flowers and purple ribbon adorning her powdered hair, French School, circa 1775, the fluted mounts chased with acanthus border
3 3/8 in. (86 mm.) wide
Provenance
with Jean Lyon ('Au Square Louis XVI'), Paris.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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