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PROBABLY HANAU, CIRCA 1840/1850
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A GERMAN VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY HANAU, CIRCA 1840/1850
flattened cartouche-shaped box, the cover cast with raised foliate scrolls, flowers and leaves on a sablé ground, the corners of the 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
4¾ oz. (148 gr.)
PROBABLY HANAU, CIRCA 1840/1850
flattened cartouche-shaped box, the cover cast with raised foliate scrolls, flowers and leaves on a sablé ground, the corners of the 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
4¾ oz. (148 gr.)
Provenance
Christie's, London, 10 December 2002, lot 234.
Brought to you by
Tom Johans
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