OUTSTANDING 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE HAND CHASED SOLID SILVER JEWELRY CASKET.

OUTSTANDING 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE HAND CHASED SOLID SILVER JEWELRY CASKET. This outstanding box with pseudo 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 hooved 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. 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 2014

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2005	$2,370.00	OUTSTANDING 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE HAND CHASED SOLID SILVER JEWELRY CASKET. This outstanding box with pseudo 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 hooved 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. 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 2014 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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