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Lot 151
  • 151

A Meissen cartouche-shaped snuff box, circa 1745,

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • ceramic and gold
  • 7.5cm, 3in wide
the cover, interior and sides painted with riverside and Kauffahrtei, the base painted in puce monochrome with another quay side scene, wavy gold mounts and scroll and shell thumbpiece, the gold mounts apparently unmarked

Condition

base slightly rubbed
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