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A FRENCH ENGINE-TURNED GOLD BONBONNIÈRE
Paris, circa 1800/1805, the marks rubbed
Circular gold box, the independent cover and base engine-turned with sunset motifs, the sides engine-turned with horizontal reeding, the sablé borders engraved with trailing leaves, stylized lotus flowers, lozenges and demi-flowerheads -- 55 mm diam.
(57 gr.)
Paris, circa 1800/1805, the marks rubbed
Circular gold box, the independent cover and base engine-turned with sunset motifs, the sides engine-turned with horizontal reeding, the sablé borders engraved with trailing leaves, stylized lotus flowers, lozenges and demi-flowerheads -- 55 mm diam.
(57 gr.)