A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED ENAMEL SNUFF-BOX WITH MINIATURE INSIDE
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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED ENAMEL SNUFF-BOX WITH MINIATURE INSIDE

BERLIN, FROMERY WORKSHOP, CIRCA 1740

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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED ENAMEL SNUFF-BOX WITH MINIATURE INSIDE
BERLIN, FROMERY WORKSHOP, CIRCA 1740
Cartouche shaped, the hinged cover with a raised and gilt depiction of Diana with putti before a river, the sides decorated with gilded classical figures in landscapes and a central vacant blue and gilt cartouche, the base painted with flowers, the inside of the lid set with a watercolour on parchment miniature of a seated lady and gentleman, with a child and a dog in a landscape, with post-1838 French marks
2½ in. (64 mm.) wide
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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