Gold Box, Heguin Augustin-andré, 1st Empire Period

Rectangular curved pillbox with rounded sides in gold presented in its fish skin case. Magnificently decorated in its center with geometric shapes framed by a frieze of burnished scrolls and palmettes on a matte gold background. The body and the bottom are decorated with the same geometric patterns. Palmettes called "fats" adorn the corners. Weight: 102 grams Rooster 3rd title 1798-1809 Man's head 85 Master goldsmith: AAH Heguin augustin-andré, sculpted in 1785. Augustin-André Héguin became a master goldsmith on April 16, 1785, inducted by Jean-Joseph Barrière. He began by mainly making simple and enameled snuff boxes as well as jewelry and was one of the suppliers of Grancher at Petit Dunkerque, merchant-mercier, jeweler of Marie-Antoinette. He continued to work after the Revolution and instilled a new punch in 1804/1805 located at 11 rue de la Monnaie then moved to 27 place Thionville in 1811. Price: €14,900 Period: 19th century Style: Empire - Consulate Condition: Very good condition Material: Gold Width: 9.3 Height: 1.7 Depth: 4.5