Snuffboxes and Сigarette Сases

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

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    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.

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