Property from the Collection of A. Jerrold Perenchio
A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOR GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX
MARK OF ADRIEN-JEAN-MAXIMILIEN VACHETTE, PARIS, 1789
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Price Realised USD 20,000
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USD 20,000 - USD 30,000
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A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOR GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX
MARK OF ADRIEN-JEAN-MAXIMILIEN VACHETTE, PARIS, 1789
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Overall with some minor scratches consistent with age and use, some rubbing and wear to gold decoration, marks rubbed, front left corner vertical band possibly off and reattached at some point, lacking lower securing pin and a small gap between panel and mount; another small gap between other side panel and rear mount; tiny chip to lower right back panel, and small repaired split to rim below hinge
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Lot 52Sale 17353
MARK OF ADRIEN-JEAN-MAXIMILIEN VACHETTE, PARIS, 1789A LOUIS XVI VARI-COLOR GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOXEstimate: USD 20,000 - 30,000
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