Gold snuffbox, 1784-1788
The two-colour gold box of oval form, decorated with guilloché in a pastille pattern on a linear background, bordered with foliate and scrolling ornaments, the sides with four pilasters depicting falling leaf motifs, measuring approximately 55 x 39 x 18 mm, French maker's marks, gross weight approximately 47.32 g.
Expertise provided by consultant, Edouard de Sevin, Expert CNES.
Condition Report:
Indistinct French maker's marks, Paris charge marks of Henri Clavel II and Jean-François Kalandrin (1782-1789), discharge mark, jurande marks for 1784-1788 (letter P). Also stamped ET for u003cemu003eétrangeru003c/emu003e, French import mark 1864-1893.
In overall very good condition, the metal with minor surface abrasions and small areas of oxidation.
Gross weight: approximately 47.32 g.
Metal tests higher than 18k gold.
The two-colour gold box of oval form, decorated with guilloché in a pastille pattern on a linear background, bordered with foliate and scrolling ornaments, the sides with four pilasters depicting falling leaf motifs, measuring approximately 55 x 39 x 18 mm, French maker's marks, gross weight approximately 47.32 g.
Expertise provided by consultant, Edouard de Sevin, Expert CNES.
Condition Report:
Indistinct French maker's marks, Paris charge marks of Henri Clavel II and Jean-François Kalandrin (1782-1789), discharge mark, jurande marks for 1784-1788 (letter P). Also stamped ET for u003cemu003eétrangeru003c/emu003e, French import mark 1864-1893.
In overall very good condition, the metal with minor surface abrasions and small areas of oxidation.
Gross weight: approximately 47.32 g.
Metal tests higher than 18k gold.
