Lot Essay
Cf. Christie's, 22 October 1986, lot 31.
CIRCA 1751-56
Details
A Birmingham enamel snuff-box
circa 1751-56
Cartouche-shaped, the cover printed and painted with a Pierrot figure standing between a man with a stringed instrument and a lady in outoor attire in the manner of Watteau, the white ground sides and base with brightly coloured flowers, with channelled gilt-metal mounts and shaped thumbpiece
2 7/8in. (7.5cm.) wide
circa 1751-56
Cartouche-shaped, the cover printed and painted with a Pierrot figure standing between a man with a stringed instrument and a lady in outoor attire in the manner of Watteau, the white ground sides and base with brightly coloured flowers, with channelled gilt-metal mounts and shaped thumbpiece
2 7/8in. (7.5cm.) wide