A Louis-François Tronquoy 18K Gold, Diamond, and Guilloche Enamel Snuff Box, Paris, mid-19th century and later Marks: (Hippocrates-3), LT, Bassot à Paris 1-1/8 x 3-1/2 x 2-3/8 inches (2.9 x 8.9 x 6.0 cm) 5.2 ounces (gross) Property from the Dr. David Mehler Collection PROVENANCE: Sotheby's, London, From Earth to Fire, May 1, 2018, lot 382. The snuff box, in the Italian taste and cartouche in form, with hinged lid set with later oval guilloche enamel medallion with jeweled monogram CA below coronet encircled by a diamond frame and four enamel-mounted diamonds to the corners, all amidst engraved scrolling foliage on a sablé ground, the engine-turned sides and underside also with engraved scrolling foliage at the corners. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved