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BY LES FRÈRES TOUSSAINT, HANAU, CIRCA 1780; WITH LATER FRENCH CONTROL MARKS POST-1838
Details
A GERMAN ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH A MINIATURE
BY LES FRÈRES TOUSSAINT, HANAU, CIRCA 1780; WITH LATER FRENCH CONTROL MARKS POST-1838
Oval box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of translucent dark blue enamel on a wavy reeded engine-turned ground within white and green enamel foliate garlands, the side panels interspersed with orange enamelled vases, the cover set with a glazed grisaille miniature on ivory in the manner of Jacques Joseph de Gault depicting putti on a chariot pulled by goats, one holding a banner that reads JE COURS LE MONDE
3 1/4 in. (82 mm.) wide
BY LES FRÈRES TOUSSAINT, HANAU, CIRCA 1780; WITH LATER FRENCH CONTROL MARKS POST-1838
Oval box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of translucent dark blue enamel on a wavy reeded engine-turned ground within white and green enamel foliate garlands, the side panels interspersed with orange enamelled vases, the cover set with a glazed grisaille miniature on ivory in the manner of Jacques Joseph de Gault depicting putti on a chariot pulled by goats, one holding a banner that reads JE COURS LE MONDE
3 1/4 in. (82 mm.) wide
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Brought to you by
Amelia Walker
Director, Specialist Head of Private & Iconic Collections