CIRCA 1750
Details
A GERMAN PORCELAIN GILT-METAL MOUNTED PUG'S HEAD SNUFF-BOX AND COVER
Circa 1750
Naturally modelled as a pug's head with black snout, pale-brown and grey fur and iron-red mouth, the cover with foliage scrolls enclosing a gilt diaper-pattern panel and the interior with a bouquet, some overpainting to forehead and snout
2½ in. (6.3 cm.) wide
Circa 1750
Naturally modelled as a pug's head with black snout, pale-brown and grey fur and iron-red mouth, the cover with foliage scrolls enclosing a gilt diaper-pattern panel and the interior with a bouquet, some overpainting to forehead and snout
2½ in. (6.3 cm.) wide