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A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Nicholas Méniere, Paris, 1780/1781

No reserve

Auction Closed

October 16, 06:35 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

oval, all sides decorated in translucent cherry red enamel over pellet and reeded engine-turning, the gold mounts chased with ovolos alternating with flowerheads and raised beads, maker's mark NM, first set of charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel (1780-1782), Paris date letter R for 1780


Length 3 ⅛ in.

8 cm

Sotheby's New York, 29 October 2013, lot 205