Small rectangular cage-mounted snuffbox in yellow gold (750) with wavy mouldings, decorated with plates of royal jasper from the Egyptian Sahara. Traces of punches on the reverse side of the rebate. Probably from the second half of the 18th century. Punched again at the head of Eagle. Gross weight : 84,5 g - Size : 3,1 x 6,1 x 4,9 cm. Scratches of use, small lacks in the frame and some splinters at certain angles of the plates.
Estimate
€800 - €1,000
Result
€3,200
Buyer's premium
24%
Small rectangular cage-mounted snuffbox in yellow gold (750) with wavy mouldings, decorated with plates of royal jasper from the Egyptian Sahara.
Traces of punches on the reverse side of the rebate.
Probably from the second half of the 18th century.
Punched again at the head of Eagle.
Gross weight : 84,5 g - Size : 3,1 x 6,1 x 4,9 cm.
Scratches of use, small lacks in the frame and some splinters at certain angles of the plates.
Sale
Wednesday 8 July 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 3 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris