Sale 10398
London
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1 - 2 December 2015
Price realised
GBP 3,750
Estimate
A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX BY CHRISTIAN PETCHLER (FL. 1814-1822), MARKED, PARIS, 1809-1822, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN POST-REVOLUTIONARY UNOFFICIAL STANDARD MARK FOR 18-CARAT GOLD pocket-shaped box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of circular coin-pattern engine-turning within chased foliate sablé borders, slightly raised thumbpiece 2¾ in. (67mm. wide) 1½ oz. (49 gr.)
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