Lot 15
15
A GEORGE II GOLD SNUFFBOX WITH PORTRAIT MINIATURE

CIRCA 1745

Details
A GEORGE II GOLD SNUFFBOX WITH PORTRAIT MINIATURE
Circa 1745
Cartouche-shaped, the cover chased with scrolls enclosing a scene of Angelica and Medoro inscribing their names on trees in a landscape, Medoro adding "ANGE" to the inscription, the bombé sides chased with rocaille; the interior set with a portrait miniature of a man in armor
2 1/2 in. wide (6.4 cm.)
Sale room notice
The illustration for this lot is incorrectly numbered as lot 14.

Lot Essay

The portrait miniature, in the style of Zincke, is attributable to one of his students, William Prewett (fl. 1735-1750). Prewett was one of the best enamellists of the English school, and his works are scarce.