Elegant wallet in the style of Louis XVI.

Marble, gilded bronze. A narrow, elongated rectangular base with beveled edges. Centrally mounted is a fully sculptural depiction of an intertwined snake biting its own tail. The underside is covered with green velvet. Above are two old inventory barcodes: "Kgl. Marienburg. Haupt-Inventar. Inv.-No. 955/2." and "2211. H. 9 cm. 7 cm x 33 cm." Provenance: Royal House of Hanover, auction "Das Königshaus von Hannover", Sotheby's, Marienburg Castle, October 5-15, 2005, in the additional lots section: Lot 5316/9. An elegant French paperweight in Louis XVI style made of gilded bronze and marble with a snake. With old inventory barcodes and numbers. France. 19th century.