Lot 104
  • 104

Three French and Nineteen Austro-Hungarian silver snuffboxes, including Paris, Vienna, and Prague, 1810-1861

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • lengths 2 3/4 to 3 3/4 in.
  • 7 to 9.5cm
several with architectural scenes or coats of arms, some decorated with neillo.  Together with a later example, circa 1900; 23 pieces

Condition

the gilt snuffbox with later gilding; one with two coats-of-arms rubbed; three with removed inscriptions, one with reeded sides with splitting base and many dents
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