Lot Essay
The maker's mark is probably that of Jean Hannier or of Jean Mosnier.
Details
A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PARIS 1776/1777, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE, SECOND LETTER OF MAKER'S MARK RUBBED, FIRST LETTER "J" WITH AN EAGLE AS DIFFÉRENT
Oval box, the cover, sides and base decorated with panels of engine-turning framed by reeded bands alternating with ribbon-twist bands, rosettes and scrolls, the cover centred by an oval reserve depicting a trophy of Love and Music chased in four-colour gold, within a laurel border, the side pilasters chased with laurel swags
62mm. (2 3/8in.) wide
(81gr.)
PARIS 1776/1777, WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE, SECOND LETTER OF MAKER'S MARK RUBBED, FIRST LETTER "J" WITH AN EAGLE AS DIFFÉRENT
Oval box, the cover, sides and base decorated with panels of engine-turning framed by reeded bands alternating with ribbon-twist bands, rosettes and scrolls, the cover centred by an oval reserve depicting a trophy of Love and Music chased in four-colour gold, within a laurel border, the side pilasters chased with laurel swags
62mm. (2 3/8in.) wide
(81gr.)