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ANTIQUE #SA1164016

Antique 18th Century French Vari-coloured 18ct Gold Oval Snuff Box Circa 1780

£7,250    $9,740    €8,498
Antique 18th Century French Vari-Coloured 18ct Gold Oval Snuff Box Circa 1780
 
A fine and rare French vari-coloured 18ct gold snuffbox, dating to the 18th century. Oval in form, the box is exquisitely decorated on all sides with lozenge engine-turning, framed within chased leafy borders. The sides are further embellished with rose-gold scrolling dividers hung with swags, displaying the refined neoclassical aesthetic of late 18th-century Parisian goldsmithing. No Maker’s mark or hallmarks are present.
 
This piece represents both a functional object and a work of art, highly collectible and a testament to the craftsmanship of the French goldsmiths of the period.
 
Dimensions & Weight
 
• 5.7 × 4 × 2.4 cm
 
• 63 g
 
Condition:
 
Excellent, with light wear consistent with age and use. Engine-turned decoration and chased details remain crisp and well-defined.
 
Provenance
 
Private collection London.
 
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Monday - Sunday 8.30 - 21.00 Seven Days.
 
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Antique SA1164016 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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