A FRENCH ROYAL JEWELLED GOLD PRESENTATION SNUFF-BOX
by Louis-François Tronquoy (fl. 1827-1871), marked, circa 1838-1848, with the third standard mark for gold, France 1838-1919, the flange engraved with inventory no. 217
Rectangular gold box with rounded corners, the cover inset with a matted gold panel simulating suede applied with scrolling silver initials 'HO' a Ducal crown above studded with old-mine cut diamonds, within an octagonal narrow fluted gold border with scrolls at the corners, the base centred by a fine guilloché diaperwork pattern, the borders of lid and base and the concave sides stamped with a raised scrolling trompe-l'oeil overlay of polished gold on a matted gold ground, slightly raised foliate thumbpiece; the original fitted green leather case lined with white silk and velvet and with trade label engraved 'Martial BERNARD Joaillier, de la Maison du Roi, Rue de la Paix, N.o 1, à Paris'
3 5/16 in. (84 mm.) wide (2)
A FRENCH ROYAL JEWELLED GOLD PRESENTATION SNUFF-BOX
by Louis-François Tronquoy (fl. 1827-1871), marked, circa 1838-1848, with the third standard mark for gold, France 1838-1919, the flange engraved with inventory no. 217
Rectangular gold box with rounded corners, the cover inset with a matted gold panel simulating suede applied with scrolling silver initials 'HO' a Ducal crown above studded with old-mine cut diamonds, within an octagonal narrow fluted gold border with scrolls at the corners, the base centred by a fine guilloché diaperwork pattern, the borders of lid and base and the concave sides stamped with a raised scrolling trompe-l'oeil overlay of polished gold on a matted gold ground, slightly raised foliate thumbpiece; the original fitted green leather case lined with white silk and velvet and with trade label engraved 'Martial BERNARD Joaillier, de la Maison du Roi, Rue de la Paix, N.o 1, à Paris'
3 5/16 in. (84 mm.) wide (2)
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