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MARK OF JOSEPH-NAPOLEON YVOREL, PARIS, 1834-1838
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A LOUIS PHILIPPE RUBY-MOUNTED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MARK OF JOSEPH-NAPOLEON YVOREL, PARIS, 1834-1838
Rectangular with bombé sides chased with foliage and lozenges, with engine-turned cover and base, the cover later mounted with a crowned monogram flanked by fleurs-de-lys all in rubies, the interior with a later presentation inscription, marked on flange with maker's mark and French control marks, further stamped 132
3 ¼ in. (8.3 cm.)
3 oz. 2 dwt. (96 gr.) gross weight
The presentation inscription reads, WITH MUCH LOVE TO ANNIE LAURIE A VERY DEAR FRIEND ELLEN OCTOBER SECOND 1937.
MARK OF JOSEPH-NAPOLEON YVOREL, PARIS, 1834-1838
Rectangular with bombé sides chased with foliage and lozenges, with engine-turned cover and base, the cover later mounted with a crowned monogram flanked by fleurs-de-lys all in rubies, the interior with a later presentation inscription, marked on flange with maker's mark and French control marks, further stamped 132
3 ¼ in. (8.3 cm.)
3 oz. 2 dwt. (96 gr.) gross weight
The presentation inscription reads, WITH MUCH LOVE TO ANNIE LAURIE A VERY DEAR FRIEND ELLEN OCTOBER SECOND 1937.
Provenance
Presented to Annie Laurie Crawford, later Aitken (1900-1984).
Brought to you by
The Irene Roosevelt Aitken Collection
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