A LOUIS XVI ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
A LOUIS XVI ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX

BY JOSEPH-ETIENNE BLERZY (FL. 1768-1806), PARIS, 1784/1785, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF HENRY CLAVEL 1782-1789

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A LOUIS XVI ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY JOSEPH-ETIENNE BLERZY (FL. 1768-1806), PARIS, 1784/1785, WITH THE SECOND CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF HENRY CLAVEL 1782-1789
oval box, the hinged cover, sides and base enamelled in translucent dark blue, the cover with gold paillons and inset with diamonds, within a frame of raised chased foliage enamelled in translucent green and set at intervals with diamonds, the outer borders and pilasters similarly decorated
2¾ in. (70 mm.) wide

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