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19th century Gold snuffbox, goldmaster Placide Granier

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19th century Gold snuffbox, goldmaster Placide Granier

€8700

Era: first 19th century.
Materials: gold.
Dim: W 3.54 in / D 2.04 in / H 0.7 in.
Weight: 3.1 oz (88 g).
Hand of justice,1809-1819.
Rooster,1809-1819.
 

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Rectangular snuffbox with hinged rounded edges, entirely engraved with sinusoidal lines of varying thickness to create an optical illusion. It is bordered on the sides by a delicate motif of foliage, fruit and flowers on a sand-blasted background. It is bordered on the sides by a delicate motif of foliage, fruit and flowers on a sandblasted background.
Master goldsmith: PG for Placide Granier.
Hand of justice in front, 1809-1819.
Rooster 3 fleeing, 1809-1819.
Recheck: Two eagle heads.

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19th century Gold snuffbox, goldmaster Placide Granier

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