"Oval Box In 18-carat Gold, Paris 1767 – Louis XVI Period."
Rare 18-carat gold oval box, Paris 1767 – Louis XVI period
Master goldsmith: Charles-Antoine Barbier
Beautiful 18-carat yellow gold oval box made in Paris in 1767 by the master goldsmith Charles-Antoine Barbier.
It features an elegant oval shape and finely chased decoration typical of the Louis XVI period, with foliate friezes, floral motifs and delicate engine-turned panels.
The interior is entirely in gold, with a perfectly working hinged lid.
Excellent condition with a warm, even patina.
A rare and highly refined example of 18th-century Parisian goldsmithing.
Dimensions: 86.7 mm x 42.9 mm
Weight: 124.05 grams
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