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Mid-19th century Gold and enamel snuffbox

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Mid-19th century Gold and enamel snuffbox

€3900

Era: Mid-19th century.
Materials: gold, enamel.
Dim: W 2.08in. (5.3cm) / D 1.29in. (3.3cm) / H 0.31in. (0.8cm).
Weight: 1.02oz (29g).
Eagle head.

 

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Rectangular box with rounded corners, in gold and champlevé enamel.On fine cavities made in gold, a symmetrical floral decoration in polychrome and translucent enamel on a black background is organized around a central medallion. The polylobed medallion is adorned with a floral arrangement of roses on a translucent white enamel background. This decoration is present on the cover and the base. A geometric frieze of polychrome fleuron frames this decoration. Some wear to the enamel.
 

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Mid-19th century Gold and enamel snuffbox

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