Pierre Siffait, Antique French Louis XV gold snuff box

Pierre Siffait
Antique French Louis XV gold snuff box

Pierre Siffait's shop was on the Place Dauphine, Ile-de-la-Cite, where he worked in both gold and silver.

Of rectangular outline and engraved sunburst design with applied tricolor gold floral motifs
18k yellow, green, and pink gold
With maker's mark
2 1/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 ins; Gross weight 31.5 dwts

Provenance: Spencer Marks, Ltd. 2015 | Private Collection.

Literature: Le Poincon de Paris, Nocq, pg. 24 references maker's mark
Condition Report: Overall excellent condition commensurate with age. Very minor scratches.