OUTSTANDING FRENCH LOUIS XVI HAND CHASED SOLID SILVER JEWELRY CASKET.

Revised: 1/28/2013

Additional Information: We have been notified that the marks are from Hanau and that this is a 19th Century solid silver copy of an 18th Century box.

OUTSTANDING FRENCH LOUIS XVI HAND CHASED SOLID SILVER JEWELRY CASKET. This outstanding box with French hallmarks on base indicating the Paris Charge Mark for either 1768-74 or 1780-91 and two other hallmarks which are unidentifiable. Cover having opposing medallions of what appears to be Louis XV and Louis XVI, having a spread winged eagle above and crossed arrows and drum below, with a garland of flowers through center. Corners have relief rams heads leading to hoofed feet. The ends with oval medallions surrounded by flower garlands and torches. The front and back with ribbon topped columns, garland of flowers and central oval unmonogrammed area. Original key is present. We believe this to be a commemorative box for the transition of Louis XV to Louis XVI. Accompanying the box is a 1908 receipt from John Fenning Antiques, New York City. Weight: 23.6 troy ounces. SIZE: 4″ H x 7-1/2″ W x 5-1/2″ D. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28392 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2015	$3,540.00	Revised: 1/28/2013 Additional Information: We have been notified that the marks are from Hanau and that this is a 19th Century solid silver copy of an 18th Century box. OUTSTANDING FRENCH LOUIS XVI HAND CHASED SOLID SILVER JEWELRY CASKET. This outstanding box with French hallmarks on base indicating the Paris Charge Mark for either 1768-74 or 1780-91 and two other hallmarks which are unidentifiable. Cover having opposing medallions of what appears to be Louis XV and Louis XVI, having a spread winged eagle above and crossed arrows and drum below, with a garland of flowers through center. Corners have relief rams heads leading to hoofed feet. The ends with oval medallions surrounded by flower garlands and torches. The front and back with ribbon topped columns, garland of flowers and central oval unmonogrammed area. Original key is present. We believe this to be a commemorative box for the transition of Louis XV to Louis XVI. Accompanying the box is a 1908 receipt from John Fenning Antiques, New York City. Weight: 23.6 troy ounces. SIZE: 4″ H x 7-1/2″ W x 5-1/2″ D. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28392 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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