Lot Essay
The Seven Years War was ended in 1763 with a treaty signed between the King of Prussia and the Elector of Bavaria at Hubertsburg, in which Silesia was ceded to Russia.
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A late 18th century German enamel rectangular snuff box, commemorating the end of the Seven Years' War in 1763, the cover depicting the herald of peace above a palace, the interior painted with a female figure in a pastoral landscape, the sides with animals and a huntsman -- 3¼ wide; an early 18th century style white metal and enamel snuff box, the lid enamelled with a huntsman and quarry -- 3in. wide; and a cup enamelled with figures of Negros. (3)