A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX
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A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX

BY PIERRE-FRANÇOIS DELAFONS (FL. 1732-1759), MARKED, PARIS, 1750/1751, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN BERTHE 1750-1756

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A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY PIERRE-FRANÇOIS DELAFONS (FL. 1732-1759), MARKED, PARIS, 1750/1751, WITH THE CHARGE AND DECHARGE MARKS OF JULIEN BERTHE 1750-1756
rectangular box, the cover, sides and base engine-turned with a contrasting wavy moiré pattern
2 5/8 in. (68 mm.) wide
4¼ oz. (122 gr.)
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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