A gold and enamel powder box, Charles Ouizille, Paris, circa 1792-1798

circular, the lid, sides and base enamelled in translucent green on sunray engine-turning, the opaque blue enamel borders with taille d'épargne scrolling foliage or key fret ornament within white opaque enamel lines, maker's mark, Paris 20ct standard mark (2e titre, tête de bébé) and petite garantie, later French eagle's head control mark

Famille de Montesquieu;
thence by descent

some losses to green enamel sides and key fret enamelled border on sides near base leading to nick and dent on base rim, minor scratches to green enamel on lid and base, clear marks.
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For further information about Charles Ouizille, see lot 73