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Gold and Enamel Snuff box for the Persian Market

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Ref: 6078

Gold and Enamel Snuff box for the Persian Market

€15800

Era: early 19th century.
Materials: gold, enamel.
Dim: W 9,1 cm / D 6,4 cm / H 1,6 cm.
Weight: 108 gr.
Hallmark: St. Jacques shell for french14 carat gold control.
Russian import hallmark.

 

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A 14 carat gold enamelled tabatiere of rectangular shape with a hinged lid, with black and royal blue enamel on a gold background. The cover, the base and the sides of the box with geometric motifs are framed by interlacing leaves on a blue enamel background. The rounded corners are also punctuated with finely chiselled leaf motifs. The central motif, surrounded by a gold frame, depicts a hunting scene against a natural background of mountains, trees and birds of prey.
Probably Hanau (Germany) or Switzerland for persian market.

 

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Gold and Enamel Snuff box for the Persian Market

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