FRANCE, early second half of the 18th century Rectangular rose gold (750) snuffbox decorated on all sides in multi-tone gold (750) with flowers and insects on a radiating background in scrolled cartouches with scrolled spandrels. Hinged lid. Goldsmith's hallmark: Jean FREMIN (1714-1786), received Master in 1738. PARIS, Charge [herse] and Décharge [coquille] hallmarks for 1756-1762 and Jurande [T] for 1759. Weight: 143 g. - 3.5 x 7 x 4.9 cm. Some wear and scratches. Jean FREMIN (1714-1786), received his Master's degree in 1738 after training in his father's workshop. He married Anne-Françoise Drais, from another dynasty of silversmiths of boxes and objets de vertu. His workshop, specialized in snuffboxes, notably in multi-tone golds, often combined with enamels, was located on the Pont au Change, after several other addresses. He retired in 1783.