Superb 18th Century Snuff Box In Gold, Martin Varnish / Composition & Tortoiseshell. Louis XVI

Superb 18th century box in gold-mounted composition.

The box is round, in black Martin type composition or varnish.
The base, lid and opening are enhanced with large yellow gold rims.

The lid is decorated with a cut-out number, probably in rose gold, placed on embossed metallic paper. These letters L and C formed by scrolls and flowers are the initials of the person to whom this box was given, these boxes were generally offered as a token of friendship or love.

A gold rim highlights this composition.

The inside of the box is plated with tortoiseshell.

The box bears a few tiny illegible hallmarks which are most likely Ancien Régime discharge hallmarks.


Magnificent gold-mounted box with a superb cut-out number, in very good condition.


7 cm in diameter
3 cm high

60.38 grams

Very good state. Slightly pitted embossed paper and minor wear to the varnish.

Hand delivery in Paris or sending by insured Colissimo.


France: 15€
Europe: 20€
World: 35€