A CONTINENTAL GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY GERMAN, CIRCA 1745/1750, ONE MARK RUBBED
cartouche-shaped box, the slightly raised hinged cover, baluster sides and base chased with reeded scrolls and rocaille in the manner of Meissonnier, slightly raised shell and scroll thumbpiece
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) wide
4¾ oz. (146 gr.)
A CONTINENTAL GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY GERMAN, CIRCA 1745/1750, ONE MARK RUBBED
cartouche-shaped box, the slightly raised hinged cover, baluster sides and base chased with reeded scrolls and rocaille in the manner of Meissonnier, slightly raised shell and scroll thumbpiece
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) wide
4¾ oz. (146 gr.)