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MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, CIRCA 1830, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN THIRD STANDARD AND GUARANTEE MARKS FOR GOLD 1819-1838
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A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, CIRCA 1830, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN THIRD STANDARD AND GUARANTEE MARKS FOR GOLD 1819-1838
rectangular box with waisted sides, the cover, sides and base set with panels of peak-pattern engine-turning within raised applied foliate and rocaille borders, the cover centred with a square vacant cartouche of polished gold
3 1/8 in. (78 mm.) wide
2.6 oz. (80 gr.)
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, CIRCA 1830, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN THIRD STANDARD AND GUARANTEE MARKS FOR GOLD 1819-1838
rectangular box with waisted sides, the cover, sides and base set with panels of peak-pattern engine-turning within raised applied foliate and rocaille borders, the cover centred with a square vacant cartouche of polished gold
3 1/8 in. (78 mm.) wide
2.6 oz. (80 gr.)
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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