Lot 185
  • 185

A Swiss or German vari-colored gold snuff box, circa 1790

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • maker's mark CP crowned incuse
  • Gold
  • 2 7/8 in.
  • 7.4cm
oval, cover chased with a garden trophy, surface engine-turned with bright-cut foliage, base with an urn, raised borders of vari-colored flowers, berries and leaves

Condition

seam opening at lower right edge of lid, not obvious, otherwise good
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