18th Century French Gold Maker's Mark
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2024 4:02 am
Hi All,
Really hoping someone might be able to help identify a gold maker's mark for me from this snuff box I have inherited. It's solid 18k gold mounting and detailing with lacquer outside and tortoiseshell inside.
I can see it is made in Paris in 1766-1767 from the crossed laurel branches, hounds head, and the crowned C, but the maker's mark has stumped me.
When I view it I can see a J and perhaps an L or D??? but not sure of the second letter, with a star as the symbol. Based on the placement of letters and the star I thought there might likely be a third letter but I am no expert.
Would love to hear your thoughts!!
Thanks in advance - I have uploaded the pics I took at the below link as found it hard to load on here sorry
https://imgur.com/a/ZljeShd
Really hoping someone might be able to help identify a gold maker's mark for me from this snuff box I have inherited. It's solid 18k gold mounting and detailing with lacquer outside and tortoiseshell inside.
I can see it is made in Paris in 1766-1767 from the crossed laurel branches, hounds head, and the crowned C, but the maker's mark has stumped me.
When I view it I can see a J and perhaps an L or D??? but not sure of the second letter, with a star as the symbol. Based on the placement of letters and the star I thought there might likely be a third letter but I am no expert.
Would love to hear your thoughts!!
Thanks in advance - I have uploaded the pics I took at the below link as found it hard to load on here sorry
https://imgur.com/a/ZljeShd