Lot 66
  • 66

A German Gold Snuff Box, probably italian, circa 1810-20

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marks not clear but with sunray, rim engraved with inventory number 7480
  • Gold
  • length 3 3/8 in.
  • 8.7cm
shallow rectangular, the cover chased with three female herms linked by festoons, their heads supporting an entablature, and with lyres at angles, surface engine-turned and chased with scroll borders

Provenance

Marshall Fields Antique Jewelry Collection, Chicago

Condition

good crisp chasing
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