A LOUIS XV PARCEL-GILT SILVER SNUFF-BOX by Louis Désir (fl. 1745-1764), marked, Paris, 1761/1762, with the charge and discharge marks of Eloy Brichard, struck with two French Departmental post-1838 restricted warranty marks for silver Ingot-shaped box, the cover, sides and base engraved with radiating alternating reeded and foliate stripes centred by scalloped reserves chased with architectural motifs and roses in two-colour gilt on silver sunburst grounds, the gilt borders engraved with wickerwork 3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) wide 3¼ oz. (94 gr.)
A LOUIS XV PARCEL-GILT SILVER SNUFF-BOX by Louis Désir (fl. 1745-1764), marked, Paris, 1761/1762, with the charge and discharge marks of Eloy Brichard, struck with two French Departmental post-1838 restricted warranty marks for silver Ingot-shaped box, the cover, sides and base engraved with radiating alternating reeded and foliate stripes centred by scalloped reserves chased with architectural motifs and roses in two-colour gilt on silver sunburst grounds, the gilt borders engraved with wickerwork 3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) wide 3¼ oz. (94 gr.)
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
