A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX

BY CHRISTIAN PETCHLER (FL. 1814-1822), MARKED, PARIS, 1809-1822, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN POST-REVOLUTIONARY UNOFFICIAL STANDARD MARK FOR 18-CARAT GOLD

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A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY CHRISTIAN PETCHLER (FL. 1814-1822), MARKED, PARIS, 1809-1822, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN POST-REVOLUTIONARY UNOFFICIAL STANDARD MARK FOR 18-CARAT GOLD

pocket-shaped box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of circular coin-pattern engine-turning within chased foliate sablé borders, slightly raised thumbpiece
2¾ in. (67mm. wide)
1½ oz. (49 gr.)

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