Late 18th century gold and enamel oval snuffbox


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18th century snuffbox in gold and enamel imitating  lapislazuli color
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Gold and enamel hinged oval box 18 carats. The lid, base and rim are adorned with swirling green and blue medallions in the lapis lazuli style, set against a guilloché background of vertical striated channels. The sides of the base and lid are highlighted with a frieze of gold and foliage, echoing the tones of the central motif. The sides of the base and lid are underlined by a frieze of gold and foliate fillets echoing the tones of the central motif. Switzerland work.
 

Price : 11200 €


Era: Late 18th century.
Materials: Gold, enamel.
Dim: H 11,8 cm/ W 2 cm/ D 1,5 cm.
Weight: 74,20 gr.
Hallmarks: 2 eagle heads, a bird head.

 


Late 18th century gold and enamel oval snuffbox