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BY JEAN-BAPTISTE GILLET (FL. 1734-1786), MARKED, PARIS, 1749/1750, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF ANTOINE LESCHAUDEL 1744-1750, STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1864 IMPORT MARKS
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A LOUIS XV SILVER SNUFF-BOX
BY JEAN-BAPTISTE GILLET (FL. 1734-1786), MARKED, PARIS, 1749/1750, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF ANTOINE LESCHAUDEL 1744-1750, STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1864 IMPORT MARKS
shaped rectangular box with silver-gilt interior, the cover and base boldly chased with hounds amidst fruiting scrolling vines and strapwork on a sablé ground, the sides chased with rocaille, within reeded borders with slightly raised scroll thumbpiece
2 7/8 in. (75 mm.) wide
3¼ oz. (94 gr.)
BY JEAN-BAPTISTE GILLET (FL. 1734-1786), MARKED, PARIS, 1749/1750, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF ANTOINE LESCHAUDEL 1744-1750, STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1864 IMPORT MARKS
shaped rectangular box with silver-gilt interior, the cover and base boldly chased with hounds amidst fruiting scrolling vines and strapwork on a sablé ground, the sides chased with rocaille, within reeded borders with slightly raised scroll thumbpiece
2 7/8 in. (75 mm.) wide
3¼ oz. (94 gr.)
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