A CONTINENTAL FOUR-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
possibly Italian, with two 18-carat gold marks and another mark
Rectangular box with rounded corners, the panels on cover, sides and base engine-turned with a moiré pattern, lid and base framed by frosted gold bands applied with floral rosettes and foliage, the cover centred by a tondo chased with trophies of music on flowers against a matted gold ground bordered by stylized acanthus, the corners of the side with frosted reserves chased with foliage
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
5 1/3 oz. (153 gr.)
A CONTINENTAL FOUR-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
possibly Italian, with two 18-carat gold marks and another mark
Rectangular box with rounded corners, the panels on cover, sides and base engine-turned with a moiré pattern, lid and base framed by frosted gold bands applied with floral rosettes and foliage, the cover centred by a tondo chased with trophies of music on flowers against a matted gold ground bordered by stylized acanthus, the corners of the side with frosted reserves chased with foliage
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
5 1/3 oz. (153 gr.)
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