Louis VI Period Gold Snuffbox, Master Goldsmith Philippe Bourlier

Oval-shaped snuffbox with guilloche decoration of rice grains in gold of several tones (green, yellow). The hinged lid is decorated with a central medallion representing a trophy with bow, quiver and arrow on a matte gold background, symbolizing Love. The medallion is framed by stylized laurel friezes and fine guilloché work. The border of the lid is decorated with a green gold laurel frieze alternating with rose gold flowers. The body is composed of four guilloché panels decorated with antique garlands. A frieze of interlacing highlights the body. Work from the Louis XVI period. Wear to the guilloché work.
Hallmark of the jurande: Jean Baptiste Fouache, 1775-1781
Letter date: R crowned for Paris 1780
Discharge hallmark: Monkey head, 1775-1781
Master goldsmith hallmark: PB (2 grains of remedies, crowned fleur-de-lis and small tree) for Philippe Bourlier, received master in Paris in 1769.

Weight: 94 gr (3.31 oz)
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