PARIS, 1827–1838 - Lot 227

PARIS, 1827–1838 Rectangular gift box in the form of a snuffbox; the hinged lid bears the cipher of Ferdinand-Philippe d’Orléans (1810–1842, eldest son of King Louis-Philippe), surmounted by a royal crown on an amati background. With slightly indented sides, the box is entirely guilloché, and its opening latch is meticulously adorned with floral scrolls. In its original red morocco case bearing the initials of the Duke of Orléans surmounted by a royal crown, with the inscription on the reverse: BAPST Frères, Jewelers to His Royal Highness the Duke of Orléans. - Sardanapalus head hallmark within a circle for the “grosse garantie” in Paris; this hallmark was in use from August 16, 1819, to May 9, 1838. - Bull’s head hallmark on the left with a floral belt within an irregular hexagonal frame. The number 3 lying on its back, indicating 3rd-grade gold (750/000). - A mastiff’s head hallmark introduced by the ordinance of June 30, 1835. - Goldsmith’s mark: L—an insect’s leg—T, within a diamond for Louis François TRONQUOY (engraved 1827—cancelled 1871) - Bearing workshop number 36 Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.6 cm Gross weight: 98.06 g