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A Louis XVI gold snuffbox, Geneva

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Ref: 8335

A Louis XVI gold snuffbox, Geneva

€13800

Era: late 18th century.
Materials: gold.
Dim: W 8,8 cm / D 3,8 cm / H 2,6 cm.
Dim: W 3.46 in / D 1.49 in / H 1.02 in.
Weight: 93 gr. ( 3.28 oz)
Master goldsmith: R crowned.
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Rectangular, the base, sides are engraved with braided bands and stylised foliage on a engine -turned ground surrounded by a frieze of flowers and leaves in various gold colours. The hinged cover, centred on a canted panel, features a vase flanked by horns of plenty embellished with elaborate scrolls and laurel garlands.
Circa 1780, Geneva.

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A Louis XVI gold snuffbox, Geneva

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