A jewelled gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, probably German, 19th century in earlier taste
Auction Closed
November 10, 04:38 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A jewelled gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, probably German, 19th century in earlier taste
the rose quartz body carved in the shape of a masqued harlequin's head, the onyx mask revealing two faceted glass eyes, the gold-mounted lid chased with a putti playing the drums below a horn and within scrolling shell foliage, the rim of the lid with a black enamel inscription reading CROYEZ A MON DÉVOUEMENT,
7.5cm., 3 in. high
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