A LOUIS XV GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
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A LOUIS XV GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE

BY GERMAIN CHAYE (FL. 1755-1791), MARKED, PARIS, CIRCA 1770, WITH THE DISCHARGE MARK OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774, MARKED WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD

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A LOUIS XV GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
BY GERMAIN CHAYE (FL. 1755-1791), MARKED, PARIS, CIRCA 1770, WITH THE DISCHARGE MARK OF JULIEN ALATERRE 1768-1774, MARKED WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTY MARKS FOR GOLD
slightly tapering étui of oval section, the cover and base with swirling acorn and foliate vertical bands within polished borders on chased horizontal reeding, with reeded gold borders, the domed cover topped by a swirling foliate rosette, blank matrix
4¾ in. (120 mm.) long
1½ oz. (46 gr.)
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.

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