Description & Technical information
Weight: 103,9 gr.
Prestige hallmark:
Monkey's head,Crowned letter M
Fermier général: handshake.
Master goldsmith: M.C
A round candy box or snuff box with a separate lid, entirely covered in silver-grey enamel on a guilloché background of spiral waves. The centre of the lid is decorated with a pretty three-colour rosette on a gold background encircled by white enamel. The border, also in two-tone enamel on gold, harmoniously enhances the whole. Switzerland.
Prix: 21000€
Period: Late 18th century
Medium: Gold and enamel
Dimensions: 6.7 x 2.4 cm (2⁵/₈ x 1 inches)
Categories: Jewellery
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