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BY JEAN SAINT (1698-1769), MARKED, AMSTERDAM, 1739
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A RARE DUTCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY JEAN SAINT (1698-1769), MARKED, AMSTERDAM, 1739
cartouche-shaped box, the slightly raised matted gold cover boldly chased and embossed with a scene depicting Hagar at the Well, within polished reeded c-scrolls, foliage and shells, raised incorporated thumbpiece, the polished gold sides engraved on the front 'Mellis', an eagle above, the base chased with geometric quatrefoil pattern; hinged red leather case
2½ in. (64 mm.) wide
2 1/8 oz. (60 gr.) (2)
BY JEAN SAINT (1698-1769), MARKED, AMSTERDAM, 1739
cartouche-shaped box, the slightly raised matted gold cover boldly chased and embossed with a scene depicting Hagar at the Well, within polished reeded c-scrolls, foliage and shells, raised incorporated thumbpiece, the polished gold sides engraved on the front 'Mellis', an eagle above, the base chased with geometric quatrefoil pattern; hinged red leather case
2½ in. (64 mm.) wide
2 1/8 oz. (60 gr.) (2)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium