Gold Snuffbox Made By Christian-chrétien Petschler In Paris Around 1819–1838

A yellow gold snuffbox, rectangular in shape with beveled corners.

The hinged lid is adorned with a lattice pattern, framed by a blue enamel border.

This frame is embellished across its width with a vase of flowers and along its length with an alternating pattern of flowers and leafy buds. The beveled corners are decorated with leaves.

Vertical diamond-shaped silversmith’s hallmark bearing the initials “C” and “P” separated by a space, the mark of Christian Chrétien Petschler.

Presented in a green leather case with a beige velvet interior and the collector’s initials.

Condition: Excellent condition.

Note: Christian-Chrétien Petschler was active as a goldsmith and jeweler in Paris between 1814 and 1838.

Provenance: formerly part of an important European private collection.

Dimensions: 8.5 cm long x 5.5 cm wide x 1.8 cm high.

Paris, datable to circa 1819–1838.