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A gold-mounted lapis lazuli snuff box, Gabriel-Raoul Morel, Paris, 1819-1838

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

rectangular, the lapis lazuli panels with inclusions resembling a galaxy, within chased waterleaf gold borders, the angles formed of engraved Doric columns, maker’s mark, Paris 3eme titre 1819-1838, Paris post-revolutionary unofficial standard mark for 18 carat gold, the right rim numbered: 562,


7.4 cm., 3 in. wide

Christie’s London, 28 May 2002, lot 272