A SAXON THREE-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
Dresden, circa 1770/1780
Oval semi-translucent amethystine-quartz snuff-box, the lid boldly carved with a riverside scene with a rower in the foreground, against a village background, the sides carved with similar scenes, the matted gold mounts chased and cast with berries and leaves, bright-cut gold rims
3 9/16 in. (90 mm.) wide
A SAXON THREE-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
Dresden, circa 1770/1780
Oval semi-translucent amethystine-quartz snuff-box, the lid boldly carved with a riverside scene with a rower in the foreground, against a village background, the sides carved with similar scenes, the matted gold mounts chased and cast with berries and leaves, bright-cut gold rims
3 9/16 in. (90 mm.) wide
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