ANTIQUE 18thC FRENCH 18k GOLD & HAND PAINTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX c.1770
18th Century French 18k gold & enamel snuff box, of traditional oval form, the lid, sides and base engine turned and applied with dark blue enamel, within an elaborately chased floral and ribbon boarders.
Hallmarked with the charge mark of Julien Alaterre, Paris date letter, Makers mark resembling of Jean-Marie Tiron.
Reference Number: A5711
DESCRIPTION
Antique 18th Century French 18k gold & enamel snuff box, of traditional oval form, the lid, sides and base engine turned and applied with dark blue enamel, within an elaborately chased floral and ribbon boarders.
Hallmarked with the charge mark of Julien Alaterre (1768-1774), Paris date letter, Makers mark resembling of Jean-Marie Tiron (1748-1773), see C. Truman, The Wallace Collection, Catalogue of Snuffboxes, 2013, p.346.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 3cm
Width: 6 x 4.5cm
Weight: 78.7g