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PROBABLY HANAU, CIRCA 1840/1850
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A GERMAN TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
probably Hanau, circa 1840/1850
Cartouche-shaped gold box, the cover cast with raised foliate scrolls, flowers and leaves on a frosted ground, the corners of the bulging sides similarly adorned, the sides and base engraved with foliate scrolls, palmettes and latticework on a frosted ground, the base centred by an engine-turned reserve
3 13/16 in. (97 mm.) wide
5 oz. (146 gr.)
probably Hanau, circa 1840/1850
Cartouche-shaped gold box, the cover cast with raised foliate scrolls, flowers and leaves on a frosted ground, the corners of the bulging sides similarly adorned, the sides and base engraved with foliate scrolls, palmettes and latticework on a frosted ground, the base centred by an engine-turned reserve
3 13/16 in. (97 mm.) wide
5 oz. (146 gr.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.