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In western Europe during the 18th century, small boxes, ostensibly snuff containers, executed in gold and other precious materials, were among the most prized, luxury products. In this example, the master goldsmith Jean George worked in several colors of gold, the differences being achieved by using different alloys, a technique known as quatre couleur. The images on the six surfaces of the box recall the harbor scenes of the painter Joseph Vernet (1714-1789).
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"[Mark of Goldsmith] On the interior of the lid",
"interior of the base",
"and interior of left side wall indicating the work of Jean Georges: Crowned fleur-de-lis",
"flanked by two grains de remède with a five pointed star below and the initials JG; [Mark of Assayer] On the interior of the lid",
"interior of the base",
"and interior of the left side wall",
"indicating the year of 1758: Crowned",
"italic S; [Mark of Warden] On the interior of the lid",
"interior of the base",
"and interior of left side wall indicating the charge mark of Éloi Brichard et Étienne Somfoye: portcullis; [Warrant or décharge] On the right bezel for the export to foreign countries",
"approved by Jean-Jacques Prévost: a small cow; [Possible Order or Inventory Number] On the left bezel: 845."
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