A LOUIS XVI TWO-COLOUR GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
PARIS, CIRCA 1775, WITH THE DISCHARGE MARK OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTRY MARKS FOR GOLD
slightly tapering étui of oval section, the cover and base engine-turned with peaked lozenge pattern, the sablé gold borders chased with foliage, the slightly domed cover with a rosette on a frosted ground, the matrix engraved with a cypher G.M. in fitted shagreen case
4¼ in. (120 mm.) long
1¾ oz. (50 gr.) (2)
A LOUIS XVI TWO-COLOUR GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
PARIS, CIRCA 1775, WITH THE DISCHARGE MARK OF JEAN-BAPTISTE FOUACHE 1774-1780, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO PARISIAN POST-1838 RESTRICTED WARRANTRY MARKS FOR GOLD
slightly tapering étui of oval section, the cover and base engine-turned with peaked lozenge pattern, the sablé gold borders chased with foliage, the slightly domed cover with a rosette on a frosted ground, the matrix engraved with a cypher G.M. in fitted shagreen case
4¼ in. (120 mm.) long
1¾ oz. (50 gr.) (2)
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