Details
A German Gold-mounted and Gem set Hardstone Snuff Box
Circa 1760, unmarked
Formed as the head of a pug dog, carved from amythystine quartz the muzzle set with rose cut diamonds, the eyes with carbuncles and the reeded gold neck mount garnets, the thumbpiece with rose cut diamonds, the cover carved with a hunting scene
2¼in. (6cm.) long
Circa 1760, unmarked
Formed as the head of a pug dog, carved from amythystine quartz the muzzle set with rose cut diamonds, the eyes with carbuncles and the reeded gold neck mount garnets, the thumbpiece with rose cut diamonds, the cover carved with a hunting scene
2¼in. (6cm.) long
Provenance
with Bulgari, Rome