A GERMAN ENAMELLED GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
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A GERMAN ENAMELLED GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX

HANAU, CIRCA 1790, STRUCK WITH THE HANAU STANDARD MARK FOR 18 CARAT GOLD

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A GERMAN ENAMELLED GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
HANAU, CIRCA 1790, STRUCK WITH THE HANAU STANDARD MARK FOR 18 CARAT GOLD
oval rock-crystal box carved in a diaper-work pattern, the chased gold mounts enamelled with trailing translucent blue scrolls and colourful enamel floral sprays
2 5/8 in. (67 mm.) wide
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