Lot Essay
For an Italian ecuelle and cover struck with similar maker's mark, see Christie's Geneva, November 19, 1996, lot 84
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PROBABLY CIRCA 1770, MAKER'S MARK GV, A SAINT ABOVE, TOWNMARK INCUSE FLEUR-DE-LYS
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AN ITALIAN SILVER BOX
PROBABLY CIRCA 1770, MAKER'S MARK GV, A SAINT ABOVE, TOWNMARK INCUSE FLEUR-DE-LYS
Oval of bombé form on four scroll feet, the sides and raised cover chased with swirling flutes, with flower finial, marked on body and cover
11.5 cm. (4½ in.) long
360 gr. (11 oz.)
PROBABLY CIRCA 1770, MAKER'S MARK GV, A SAINT ABOVE, TOWNMARK INCUSE FLEUR-DE-LYS
Oval of bombé form on four scroll feet, the sides and raised cover chased with swirling flutes, with flower finial, marked on body and cover
11.5 cm. (4½ in.) long
360 gr. (11 oz.)