A Small Gold Snuff Box, Charles Petschler, Paris, 1809-1819
Live auction begins on:
June 24, 02:00 PM GMT
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
Lot Details
Description
flattened rectangular shape with curved sides, the wavy engine-turned ground bordered by chased foliate strapwork on a sablé ground, the small thumbpiece with matching decoration, maker's mark, Paris 3eme titre and grosse garantie 1809-1819,
containing a small sea shell and a tiny handwritten heart-shaped note with date 8.11.88,
Length: 2 ¼ in., 5.4 cm.
The date on the handwritten note refers to the date of the anniversary of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Maurice Tempelsman, while the shell might be a nod to the place where the box was presented on the occasion of their anniversary.