A GERMAN GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF-BOX
A GERMAN GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF-BOX
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A GERMAN GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF-BOX

PROBABLY HANAU, CIRCA 1790, MAKER'S MARK INH UNDER A CROWN

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A GERMAN GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY HANAU, CIRCA 1790, MAKER'S MARK INH UNDER A CROWN
Oval with engine-turned ground and entrelac borders, the cover mounted with an enamel oval miniature of a woman at an altar of love, marked on interior cover, base, and side with maker's mark, the flange stamped 82 and with an incuse eagle
2 5⁄8 in. (6.6 cm.) long
2 oz. 10 dwt. (78 gr.) gross weight
Provenance
By repute, with S.J. Phillips, London.
By repute, acquired by Annie Laurie Crawford, later Aitken (1900-1984) from the above, 2 May 1970.

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