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The Alan and Simone Hartman Collection

Two Gold Snuff Boxes, Chateau François and probably Louis-François Tronquoy, Paris, Early 19th Century

No reserve

Auction Closed

June 17, 06:12 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

the first, rectangular with octagonal section, all sides decorated with reeded concentric or linear engine-turning framed by foliate borders on a sablé ground, burnished thumbpiece, maker’s mark, Paris 3eme titre and grosse garantie, unofficial baby's head titre, 3 ½ in., 9 cm. length;

the second, rectangular, the lid and base decorated with octagonal engine-turned wavy and quatrefoil panels, within scrollwork and stylised tulip borders on a matted ground, the sides with chased and engraved strapwork, slender thumbpiece, maker’s mark, tete de medecin, 2 7/8in., 7.2cm. wide;