NAPLES, CIRCA 1740
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AN ITALIAN GOLD-MOUNTED GOLD PIQUÉ COMPOSITION SNUFF-BOX
Naples, circa 1740
Rectangular semi-translucent blonde composition box with concave sides, all over encrusted with gold piqué point and piqué posé depicting Rocaille scrolls, diaperwork, birds, shells, flowers and scalework, the slightly raised wavy gold thumbpiece with reeded borders, narrow gold mounts
3 3/16 in. (81 mm.) wide
Naples, circa 1740
Rectangular semi-translucent blonde composition box with concave sides, all over encrusted with gold piqué point and piqué posé depicting Rocaille scrolls, diaperwork, birds, shells, flowers and scalework, the slightly raised wavy gold thumbpiece with reeded borders, narrow gold mounts
3 3/16 in. (81 mm.) wide
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