Cartouche-shaped snuffbox
Cartouche-shaped snuffbox
France, Paris
1738–1739
Gold, silver, diamonds, rubies; chasing, repousse
2.4 x 6.1 x 4.2 cm
Charge mark of the Fermier Général Louis Robin (1738–1744); date letter
Cartouche-shaped gold snuffbox with a hinged lid. The walls are decorated with chased C-scroll rocaille elements and waves against matted background. The lid is adorned with chased ornamental composition of C-scrolls, "flaming" waves, and floral garlands, partially set against repousse background and embellished with inset diamonds and rubies. The base features a relief composition of C-scrolls, floral garlands, and stylized shells against partially matted background.
2037PC436/ДПИ