Property from an important European private collection
A gold and enamel presentation box, Augustin-André Héguin, Paris, 1809-1819
Auction Closed
May 25, 03:15 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from an important European private collection
A gold and enamel presentation box, Augustin-André Héguin, Paris, 1809-1819
circular, the hinged lid enamelled in blue with the monogram MC within an oval frame, on a wavy engine-turned ground within leafy scroll and half-rosette borders, the sides and base similarly decorated, the interior of the lid later fitted with a mirror, maker’s mark, unofficial Paris 3rd standard mark, Paris 3ème titre et grosse garantie,
7.8cm., 3 in. diam.
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Augustin-André Héguin became master, sponsored by Jean-Joseph Barrière, on 16 April 1785. At this time he was making plain and enamelled snuff boxes and bijouterie, being one of several suppliers to Grancher at the Petit Dunkerque, a sure sign of good quality. He continued to work after the Revolution, entering a new mark in 1804/5 for ‘le gros et le petit bijou’ from 11 rue de la Monnaie and moving to 27 place Thionville (formerly place Dauphine) in 1811.
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