A silver-mounted French enamel snuff box, discharge mark rubbed, Paris, second quarter 18th century

Estimate

800 - 1,200 GBP

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Description

diameter 6.3cm, 2 ½ in

circular, decorated in raised gilding, silver mounts

Catalogue Note

For information on this interesting type of ornament, see Aileen Dawson, 'Gold foil decoration on enamel, glass and porcelain: a new look', Burlington Magazine, May 1990, pp.336-342