A LOUIS XVI GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
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A LOUIS XVI GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE

MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, 1787/1788, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF HENRY CLAVEL 1782-1789, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD

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A LOUIS XVI GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, 1787/1788, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF HENRY CLAVEL 1782-1789, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
slightly tapering étui of octagonal section, the cover and base of plain polished gold, the borders stamped with foliage and ovolos on a sablé ground, the slightly domed cover centred by a foliate rosette on a frosted ground, blank matrix
4 13/16 in. (123 mm.) long
1 oz. (34 gr.)
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.

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