Rectangular silver (950) gilt snuffbox, decorated on its lid and on its bottom with a scrolled cartouche surrounded by rushes and rocaille 

and rocaille; the moulded lid, chiselled with a winged dolphin head.

The flared sides are decorated with shells, madrepores and vine branches.

Unreadable silversmith's mark. 

Marks of Charge and Discharge of the small works of PARIS for 1738-1744 and trace of mark of Jurande [A?], perhaps for 1740.

Weight : 136 g. - 5,9 x 8,1 x 3,5 cm. 

Some wear to the gilding, scratches from use.
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Lot no. 160

Rectangular silver (950) gilt snuffbox, decorated on its lid and on its bottom with a scrolled cartouche surrounded by rushes and rocaille and rocaille; the moulded lid, chiselled with a winged dolphin head. The flared sides are decorated with shells, madrepores and vine branches. Unreadable silversmith's mark. Marks of Charge and Discharge of the small works of PARIS for 1738-1744 and trace of mark of Jurande [A?], perhaps for 1740. Weight : 136 g. - 5,9 x 8,1 x 3,5 cm. Some wear to the gilding, scratches from use.

Estimate
€400 - €500
Result
€750
Buyer's premium
24%
Rectangular silver (950) gilt snuffbox, decorated on its lid and on its bottom with a scrolled cartouche surrounded by rushes and rocaille and rocaille; the moulded lid, chiselled with a winged dolphin head. The flared sides are decorated with shells, madrepores and vine branches. Unreadable silversmith's mark. Marks of Charge and Discharge of the small works of PARIS for 1738-1744 and trace of mark of Jurande [A?], perhaps for 1740. Weight : 136 g. - 5,9 x 8,1 x 3,5 cm. Some wear to the gilding, scratches from use.
Sale Thursday 20 May 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 11 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris