FRANCE, END OF THE 18th CENTURY Rectangular snuffbox with cut corners in rose (750) gold, decorated on all sides with a semi-dot pattern on a striated background, framed by gorges and a grained ribbon imitating a ribbon race and a string of pearls in yellow (750) gold. Hinged lid. PARIS, worn Charge [L.L] and Décharge [tête d'oiseau] des petits ouvrages hallmarks for 1783-1789. Poinçon de Recense des petits ouvrages de PARIS for 1798-1809 on the rabbet. Weight: 80.1 g. - H.: 23 mm; W.: 62 mm; D.: 45 mm. A few spots of dirt on the rabbet; lid joint to be revised; some wear, scratches and small knocks, a few cracks on the lid rabbet.