A fine Louis XV oval gold snuff box

General

Object Auto ID

17092

Alternate Codes

objectautoid_sahrisv1_22096

Common Name

A fine Louis XV oval gold snuff box

Classified Name

SNUFFBOX

Engraving

Quantity

1.00

Object Description

The lid inset with oval enamel panel of a lady and cupid on pink ground with green and
pink enamels panels to the sides and base inlaid with gold flowes, with foliage borders in white and
gold by Charles Le Bastein, Paris, 2769 with the charge of Julien Alaterre and export decharge, enamel
cracked.

Owner

Artinsure Underwriting Managers (Pty) Ltd

Description

Material Types

Gold

Colours

Gold

Distinguishing Features

Engraving, Snuffbox, Gold, Gold