Lot 63
  • 63

An Italian silver-mounted purpurine snuffbox with micromosaic, Rome, circa 1830

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on lower flange and cover, maker's mark not clear
  • wood, hardstone
  • length 3 1/4 in
  • 8.2cm
rectangular, the cover mounted with a mosaic landscape view of a domed church across a lake, figures in the foreground, gilt interior

Condition

very minor chips to angles at sides, otherwise good
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