Lot 216
  • 216

A Louis XV gold and lapis lazuli double snuff box, Noël Hardivilliers, Paris, 1738-44

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • marked inside top rim, discharge on flange.
  • Gold, hardstone
  • length 3 1/4 in.
  • 8.2 cm
mounted en cage, possibly missing base panel.

Condition

as noted re: base panel, otherwise good
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