Lot Essay
A similar snuff-box was sold in these Rooms, 2 July 1990, lot 95.
CIRCA 1750
Details
A MEISSEN GILT-METAL MOUNTED PUG'S HEAD SNUFF-BOX AND COVER
Circa 1750
Naturally modelled as a pug's head with black snout and pale-brown and grey markings, the cover with scattered flower-sprays and a bouquet to the interior, two slight chips to cover, firing crack to interior
2¼in (5.8cm.) wide
Circa 1750
Naturally modelled as a pug's head with black snout and pale-brown and grey markings, the cover with scattered flower-sprays and a bouquet to the interior, two slight chips to cover, firing crack to interior
2¼in (5.8cm.) wide