A GERMAN GILT-METAL MOUNTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX
A GERMAN GILT-METAL MOUNTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX

BERLIN, FROMERY WORKSHOP, CIRCA 1750

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A GERMAN GILT-METAL MOUNTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX
Berlin, Fromery workshop, circa 1750
Rectangular, the cover applied with silver-gilt relief of Minerva and lovers in landscape, with polychrome landscape scenes, the sides with polychrome strapwork and floral garland, applied with silver-gilt relief masks and foliate decoration
3 3/8in. (85mm.) long
Provenance
Christie's, Geneva, May 25-26, 1993, lot 23

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