Lot Essay
The initial is that of Ludwig of Bavaria
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A GERMAN DIAMOND-SET GOLD SNUFF BOX
MID 19TH CENTURY
Of shaped oblong form, the flaring sides chased and applied with scrolls and foliage, the hinged cover similarly decorated, with shells at the corners and applied with flowerheads and leaves set with circular-cut diamonds, all centering a monogram of crossed initial L with a crown above, the monogram in white gold and set with diamonds, marked on bezel--3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) long
MID 19TH CENTURY
Of shaped oblong form, the flaring sides chased and applied with scrolls and foliage, the hinged cover similarly decorated, with shells at the corners and applied with flowerheads and leaves set with circular-cut diamonds, all centering a monogram of crossed initial L with a crown above, the monogram in white gold and set with diamonds, marked on bezel--3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) long