A rectangular gold snuffbox with gently curved sides and a hinged lid, decorated with finely engine-turned geometric patterns. At the centre of the lid is an oval reserve engraved with the intertwined initials E. L., surrounded by a delicate ornamental border. Narrow bands of polished gold frame the textured surfaces, emphasizing the restrained elegance of the design. The harmonious proportions and precise workmanship reflect the refined Neoclassical taste of Parisian goldsmithing in the early nineteenth century.

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