
Auction Closed
December 10, 02:29 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
An unusual jewelled four-colour snuff box in the form of a trunk
rectangular on four applied supports, the lid chased with a central amatory trophy on a polished ground within laurel borders, the sides similarly bordered and chased with the straps and handles of a trunk, further embellished on the front with rose diamonds, French prestige marks including those of the retailer Sulpice Pannelier, charge marks of Julien Alaterre and date letter K for 1773, later French control marks,
6.2 cm. 2 1/2 in. wide