Oval silver snuffbox (950) with the lid decorated with a music trophy on a grooved background in an oval medallion topped by branches of leaves. Sides and bottom engraved with flowers on a radiant background and suns. The edges underlined by friezes of stylized interlacing and the edge of the rabbet decorated with a line of zig zag. Foil engraved later "D*H.E. CAVÉ". Gilded interior. Goldsmith's hallmark: H. or M. (?) C. Hallmark of the Jurand of PARIS for 1777 [O]. Hallmark of Charge and Discharge of PARIS for 1774-1780 for the small works. Weight : 107 g. - 3.3 x 5.1 x 8.7 cm. Wear and scratches.
Estimate
€300 - €450
Result
€350
Buyer's premium
24%
Oval silver snuffbox (950) with the lid decorated with a music trophy on a grooved background in an oval medallion topped by branches of leaves.
Sides and bottom engraved with flowers on a radiant background and suns.
The edges underlined by friezes of stylized interlacing and the edge of the rabbet decorated with a line of zig zag.
Foil engraved later "D*H.E. CAVÉ".
Gilded interior.
Goldsmith's hallmark: H. or M. (?) C.
Hallmark of the Jurand of PARIS for 1777 [O].
Hallmark of Charge and Discharge of PARIS for 1774-1780 for the small works.
Weight : 107 g. - 3.3 x 5.1 x 8.7 cm.
Wear and scratches.
Sale
Friday 7 October 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 7 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris