Sold for $13,750

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Louis XVI Gold and Enameled Snuff Box

Last Quarter 18th Century

of oval form, the lid centered with an enamel plaque depicting Classical figures in a garden setting surrounded by a foliate border, the lid, sides and underside with a red guilloche ground with star paillon patterned decoration, the borders decorated with alternating enameled floral and foliate motifs.
having a charge mark on flange of body near hinge, rubbed maker, assay and date marks to interior lid, base and sides
Height 1 x width 2 3/4 x depth 2 inches.

Property from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector

Condition Report

In overall good, stable condition. some surface dirt to stippled gold ground along border. The green foliate enamel banding on lid and underside with a few small flakes and areas where enameling didn't hold during production, does not detract from overall aesthetic unless viewed closely with a loupe. Examination under UV light shows a small (approximately 1/4 inche) area of restoration to white banding enamel on front of side of box. No other significant condition issues noted. Additional images available upon request.

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