Lot 90
  • 90

Three Louis XV and XVI Gold Etuis, Paris, circa 1770-1787

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • the first with Paris discharge mark, 1768-74, second with discharge mark for export 1780-89, third with discharge mark for 1787
  • gold
  • lengths approx 4 3/4 in.
  • 12cm
all of oval section, one engraved with starbursts within entrelac borders, Paris discharge mark, 1768-74; the second engined-turned between cable borders, the base with armorials below a duke's cornet, discharge mark for export 1780-89; the third also engined-turned, with chased running leaf borders, discharge mark for 1787

Condition

all in good condition
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