Lot 210
  • 210

A gold-mounted bloodstone snuff box, probably German, circa 1735

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • Gold, enamel
  • length 3 1/8 in.
  • 8cm
cartouche form, the mounts chased with shells and running foliage and flowers on matted ground, the cover later mounted with an oval enamel miniature of the Clemency of Alexander

Condition

as noted re: cover miniature, also with later gold interior lining, otherwise good
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