ANTIQUE 18thC FRENCH THREE-COLOUR 18k GOLD SNUFF BOX c.1777
18th Century French magnificent three-coloured 18k gold snuff box / bonbonniere, of round form, engine turned decoration, the cover and base centered with vari-colour gold rosette, edges chased with flowers and husk garlands on a matted ground.
Hallmarked with French hallmarks, Paris, Makers marks for Melchior-Rene Barre, discharge marks of Jean Baptiste Fouache.
Reference Number: A5584
DESCRIPTION
Antique 18th Century French magnificent three-coloured 18k gold snuff box / bonbonniere, of round form, engine turned decoration, the cover and base centered with vari-colour gold rosette, edges chased with flowers and husk garlands on a matted ground. Hallmarked with French hallmarks, Paris, 1777-1778, Maker Melchior-Rene Barre (active 1768-1791), discharge marks of Jean Baptiste Fouache (1774-1780)
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 2cm
Width: 6cm
Weight: 81g