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.
Live Friday 7 October 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 257

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