A CONTINENTAL JEWELLED AND ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Home & DécorRelated Home & Décor
More Items in Home & Décor
View MoreItem Details
Description
A CONTINENTAL JEWELLED AND ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1820; WITH SPURIOUS RUSSIAN MARKS FOR HERMAN HERMANNSON (FL. 1792-1823), SAINT-PETERSBURG
Details
Rectangular with cut corners, enamelled in translucent green within chased enamelled border of paillons festoons interspersed with foliate spray on sky blue ground, the cover chased with two caryatids on foliate terminal holding flower garlands and framing an enamel plaque depicting a muse arranging flowers on a vase, in pearl frame, the side panels chased with flowers spray and cupid mask, the underside chased with a muse placing a vase of flowers on a plinth in temple, marked in cover and bases: traces of three marks, on flange with spurious Russian marks and Belgian control mark for 18 carat
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) long
Gross weight: 6 oz. 2 dwt. (191 gr.)
PROBABLY SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1820; WITH SPURIOUS RUSSIAN MARKS FOR HERMAN HERMANNSON (FL. 1792-1823), SAINT-PETERSBURG
Details
Rectangular with cut corners, enamelled in translucent green within chased enamelled border of paillons festoons interspersed with foliate spray on sky blue ground, the cover chased with two caryatids on foliate terminal holding flower garlands and framing an enamel plaque depicting a muse arranging flowers on a vase, in pearl frame, the side panels chased with flowers spray and cupid mask, the underside chased with a muse placing a vase of flowers on a plinth in temple, marked in cover and bases: traces of three marks, on flange with spurious Russian marks and Belgian control mark for 18 carat
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) long
Gross weight: 6 oz. 2 dwt. (191 gr.)
Buyer's Premium
- 26% up to £800,000.00
- 21% up to £4,500,000.00
- 15% above £4,500,000.00
A CONTINENTAL JEWELLED AND ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Estimate £10,000 - £15,000
Starting Price £5,000
5 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in London, London, ukSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
Auction Curated By
Head of Sale, Junior Specialist
Related Searches
TOP