A Joseph Etienne Blerzy Louis XVI Enameled 18K Gold Snuff Box, Paris, circa 1788. Marks: (rubbing to marks), (double eagle)...

Description

A Joseph Etienne Blerzy Louis XVI Enameled 18K Gold Snuff Box, Paris, circa 1788
Marks: (rubbing to marks), (double eagle)
0-7/8 inch high x 2-7/8 inches diameter (2.2 x 7.3 cm)
122.0 grams ounces

PROVENANCE:
Sotheby Parke-Bernet, The Collection of Mary A. Boyle, November, 1970, Lot 75;
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EL PASO COLLECTION

The circular box with translucent sapphire-blue enamel over a moiré ground with a network of gold and green paillon to the lid, sides, and base, within borders of opaque white pellets and raised opalescent enamel beading with foliage on a sablé ground. Box is housed in a fitted leatherette case.



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