A rare snuffbox in the Louis XV style

Silver, gilded with wood inlays, lacquered with the so-called Vernis Martin. Rectangular shape with slightly concave walls. Neat wave engravings on all surfaces. The edges are embossed with floral ornamentation. The lid features a wood inlay depicting a mountain landscape in a reddish-brown color with gold lacquer by a river. The banks are adorned with Japanese cherry trees and pines. Minimal weight; hallmarks, stamps, guarantee mark from 1838, and an indistinct maker's mark "DL" (?). Weight approximately 65 g. Height 1.3 cm. Dimensions 6.6 cm x 4 cm. Compare with Rosenberg, vol. IV, numbers 5893, 6579, 6593. Rare French tobacco box in the Louis XV style, gilded and fitted with Japanese lacquer. Minor dents. Assay and guarantee mark from 1838. Indistinct maker's mark. France. Paris. 1838.