FRANCE, dernier quart du XVIIIème siècle Rectangular snuffbox with sloping angles in pink gold (750) gold, decorated on all sides with semi and stars on a grooved background, bordered by friezes of foliage and flowers in red and green gold (750). The corners underlined by fluted pilasters. Lid, on hinge. Goldsmith's hallmark illegible. Poinçon de charge des petits ouvrages [L.L.] de PARIS for 1783-1789. Small punch of Jurande de PARIS for 1786-1787 [P 87]. Gross weight : 65.8 g. - H. : 2.2 cm - Length : 8.1 cm - Width : 3.2 cm. Width: 3.2 cm. Minor wear and scratches from use, deep scratch (not perforating) on deep scratch (not perforating) on the front; lid slightly warped; bottom loosened on a long side.