A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
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A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX

MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, 1774/1775, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JEAN BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780

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A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, PARIS, 1774/1775, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JEAN BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780
oval box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of polished gold, each set with oval sablé plaques chased with vari-colour trophies to music, love and gardening surrounded by trailing foliage, within slightly raised foliate borders
3½ in. (90 mm.) wide
4¾ oz. (148 gr.)
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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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