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Augustus II the Strong (1670-1733) of Saxony, Christie's Images
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A FINE GERMAN GOLD, GEM-SET, AND ENAMEL SNUFFBOX WITH PORTRAIT OF AUGUSTUS II THE STRONG
PROBABLY DRESDEN, CIRCA 1725
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A FINE GERMAN GOLD, GEM-SET, AND ENAMEL SNUFFBOX WITH PORTRAIT OF AUGUSTUS II THE STRONG
PROBABLY DRESDEN, CIRCA 1725
Cartouche-form, the sides and cover finely chased with borders of hares, dogs, and game-birds, the cover set with a gold and enamel portrait of Augustus the Strong against white enamel and surrounded by a frame of diamonds set in silver, all within an oval panel of putti and birds amidst strapwork and a lambrequin, in original green shagreen case with velvet lining, apparently unmarked
2 7/8 in. (6.7 cm.) long
PROBABLY DRESDEN, CIRCA 1725
Cartouche-form, the sides and cover finely chased with borders of hares, dogs, and game-birds, the cover set with a gold and enamel portrait of Augustus the Strong against white enamel and surrounded by a frame of diamonds set in silver, all within an oval panel of putti and birds amidst strapwork and a lambrequin, in original green shagreen case with velvet lining, apparently unmarked
2 7/8 in. (6.7 cm.) long
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