Lot 212
  • 212

A German enameled gold snuff box, Hanau, mid 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • interior marked 14 and Hanau city mark, center flange engraved No. 1636
  • Gold, enamel
  • length 3 1/4 in.
  • 8.2cm
rectangular, decorated with translucent royal blue enamel over an engine-turned ground with repeating pattern of fleurs-de-lys, cover centered by a bouquet

Condition

good condition
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