A Louis XV silver and vari-coloured gold snuff box

A Louis XV silver and vari-coloured gold snuff box,

maker's mark of Charles Le Bastier, Paris, 1760, with discharge mark of Eloy Brichard, also incused stamped '357',

rectangular form, the hinged cover chased with country scenes, the sides and base with foliate decoration, musical instruments and trophies, length 7.8cm, approx. weight 3.5oz.

Provenance: Purchased from Christie's New York, The Alexander Collection, French Furniture, Boxes and Porcelain, 30 April 1999, lot 244.