Lot 272
  • 272

A George II Gold Snuff Box, John Barbe, London, 1759

Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on body and cover
  • length 2in.
  • 5.1cm
bombé rectangular, the cover repouse and chased with Jason and the Gold Fleece to King Pelias, the sides chased with picturesque ruins and flowers in rococo scrollwork

Provenance

Christie's, Amsterdam, 4 March 2003, lot 219.

Condition

inside cover with several dents, top panel reset in frame, scene good
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