A Louis Xv Jewelled Gold Snuff-Box Set with a Miniature

Cartouche-shaped, the cover of asymmetrical scrolls and shells, set with diamonds and rubies, the base chased with gold scrolls and rocaille , the sides with stylised fluting and foliage, and applied with a ruby within a shell, the thumbpiece gem-set, the interior of the cover set with a miniature painted on vellum of a gentleman in red coat with armour and helmet, the bezel signed Gouers A Paris, marked on side: charge, date-letter (q) and maker; on base: maker; on flange: decharge

Estimate:£40,000

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