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

WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780

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A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOUR GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
slightly tapering étui of oval section, both sides of cover and base engine-turned with vertical flutes within bright-cut frames and applied foliate swags, chased chevron sablé borders, slightly domed cover with rosette, the matrix engraved with a French coat-of-arms
4½ in. (116 mm.) long
1½ oz. (47 gr.)

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