Jacques-Antoine Bonhomme
The three-colour gold box of oval form, the hinged cover decorated with an oval medallion depicting the attributes of geometry, the base with attributes of music, the sides with attributes of painting, sculpture, music and viticulture, within flower garland frames, the borders accented with ribbon surrounds, engraved to the base with the inscription 'Sir Will Barker Bar',measuring approximately 78 x 58 x 28 mm, French maker's marks for Jacques-Antoine Bonhomme, gross weight approximately 148.73 g.
Expertise provided by consultant, Edouard de Sevin, Expert CNES.
Condition Report:
French maker's marks for Jacques-Antoine Bonhomme, Paris charge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache (1774-1780), discharge mark, jurande marks for 1777-1778 (letter P).
Engraved 'Sir Willᵐ Barker Bar' for Sir William Barker, 4th Baronet of Kilcooly Abbey (1735-1818).
In overall very good condition, the metal with scratches and some minor signs of oxidation.
Gross weight: approximately 148.73 g.
Metal tests for 18k gold.
The three-colour gold box of oval form, the hinged cover decorated with an oval medallion depicting the attributes of geometry, the base with attributes of music, the sides with attributes of painting, sculpture, music and viticulture, within flower garland frames, the borders accented with ribbon surrounds, engraved to the base with the inscription 'Sir Will Barker Bar',measuring approximately 78 x 58 x 28 mm, French maker's marks for Jacques-Antoine Bonhomme, gross weight approximately 148.73 g.
Expertise provided by consultant, Edouard de Sevin, Expert CNES.
Condition Report:
French maker's marks for Jacques-Antoine Bonhomme, Paris charge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache (1774-1780), discharge mark, jurande marks for 1777-1778 (letter P).
Engraved 'Sir Willᵐ Barker Bar' for Sir William Barker, 4th Baronet of Kilcooly Abbey (1735-1818).
In overall very good condition, the metal with scratches and some minor signs of oxidation.
Gross weight: approximately 148.73 g.
Metal tests for 18k gold.
