Louis XV-period 18k yellow gold-mounted lacquer candy box, d - Lot 60

Louis XV-period 18k yellow gold-mounted lacquer candy box, decorated with a miniature. Paris, 1765/1766. Hallmarks of Jean-Jacques Prévost, indistinct master hallmark, French import hallmark for gold (1864-1893). Later miniature. Circular box with independent lid, sides and base in beige lacquer. The lid is adorned with a circular enamel plate, painted with a rococo scene depicting a gentleman seated at a table in front of a tent, served by two young girls. Gilded silver fluted mounting. Gold openwork lid and base, embossed with ovolo and leaves. Lined with speckled brown composition. Diameter: 68 mm (2 11/16 in.) Provenance: Christie's sale, May 22, 2001, lot 141. Sales charge 14,28TTC. No recoverable VAT. A LOUIS XV GOLD-MOUNTED LACQUER BONBONNIERE SET WITH A MINIATURE Paris, 1765/1766, with the charge and discharge marks of Jean-Jacques Prevost, maker's mark indistinct, later struck with two French import marks for gold 1864-1893, the miniature later As jewelry is not stored at the studio, please make an appointment with us to collect your jewel(s). contact@aponem.com - (tel.) 01 34 42 14 50. Deliveries are made from Tuesday to Friday only. Please let us know 24 hours in advance, as lots are not stored at the store.