Rectangular snuffbox in 18K gold (750‰) and enamel,... Lot 19

Rectangular snuffbox in 18K gold (750‰) and enamel, chiselled on all sides with wavy or interlaced net frames, the spandrels flowered; decorated with six polychrome panels, painted in the manner of BOUCHER, with landscape and hamlet decoration; the lid, decorated with a scene, representing seated children and two swans attacking a dog; the reverse, of a young woman sitting near a bridge; the sides, decorated with a child with a dog, well or fountain (restoration). Hallmark of Master Goldsmith Jean DUCROLLAY, received in 1734 and hallmark of Master Goldsmith Paul ROBERT, received in 1747. Paris, (1759-1760) and (1760-1761). Hallmarks: On the bottom: Master goldsmith (Jean DUCROLLAY), charge, jurande (letter V). On the cover: Master goldsmith (Paul ROBERT), charge, jurande (letter V). On the throat: Master goldsmith (Jean DUCROLLAY), swearword (letter T); discharge, (a shell) and Gar. XIXth, an eagle's head. Height: 3,7 cm - Length: 7,1 cm - Width: 5,2 cm Gross weight: 182,08 g Provenance: Galerie J. KUGEL. Remarks: Following the example of our snuffbox, another DUCROLLAY snuffbox, also inscribed with the hallmark of a second goldsmith, (TIRON), dated 1760 -1761 and 1762-1763, is part of the eleven boxes of DUCROLLAY in the collection of the Louvre museum; Serge GRANDJEAN, indicating in his book, Les Tabatières du musée du Louvre, p. 91: Ducrollay moved to Place Dauphine for the rest of his career, which apparently ended in 1761; probably, our snuff box was also started by DUCROLLAY and finished by a second goldsmith, (Paul ROBERT). Jean DUCROLLAY, (1734-1761... quoted until 1766), was one of the most talented and renowned goldsmiths, jewellers and jewelers of his time; after his apprenticeship with Jean DRAIS, he was received Master in 1734, and had his hallmark inscribed, (crowned fleur-de-lis, two grains, J D and a heart); by his great production and the remarkable quality of his creati