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Louis XV rectangular gold snuffbox

Galerie Ouaiss Antiquités

Period 18th century, Louis XV

Medium gold

Dimension 3.7 x 8 x 6 cm (1¹/₂ x 3¹/₈ x 2³/₈ inches)

Large rectangular yellow gold hinged box edged on all sides with a frieze forming a wave-like movement. All sides are engraved with parallel lines radiating like a sun towards the center, presenting a bouquet of flowers in chased high relief.
Letter date O PARIS,1754.
Head of a dog Paris,1750 1756.
Discharge mark: chicken head 1750-1756.
Fermier général: Julien Berthe: 1750 1756.
Master goldsmith: two remedy beads M and D.

Weight: 206 g (7.26 oz)
Letter date O PARIS,1754.
Hallmark: head of a dog 
Hallmark: chicken head
Fermier général: Julien Berthe
Master goldsmith: M and D
REF: 8375
PRICE: €32.000

Period: 18th century, Louis XV

Medium: gold

Dimension: 3.7 x 8 x 6 cm (1¹/₂ x 3¹/₈ x 2³/₈ inches)

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