ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH 18K SOLID GOLD SNUFF BOX, SIMON ACHILLE LEGER c.1820
19th Century French 18K gold snuff box, of rectangular form with rounded corners, the hinged covers beautifully engraved with engine turned decoration, the convex sides with slightly raised chased classical vases amidst foliage.
Hallmarked by Simon Achille Leger (used 1815-1826), with his second mark (used 1820-1826), Paris, Standard gold mark (used 1819-1838), the unofficial Parisian post-revolution restricted warranty mark for 18k gold.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4794
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century French 18K solid gold snuff box, of rectangular form with rounded corners, the hinged covers beautifully engraved with engine turned decoration, the convex sides with slightly raised chased classical vases amidst foliage. Hallmarked by Simon Achille Leger (used 1815-1826), with his second mark (used 1820-1826), Paris, Standard gold mark (used 1819-1838), the unofficial Parisian post-revolution restricted warranty mark for 18k gold.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 1.5cm
Width: 6.5 x 4cm
Weight: 45g