Lot 19
  • 19

A 19th Century Rectangular Four Colour Gold Box with Vase of Flowers Flanked by Beasts

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Description

  • Gold
  • Length: 3 1/2 in (9 cm)
Gold

Hanau, circa, 1810 



Artist unknown



Applied with raised decoration in yellow, lemon, rose and white gold, the cover and base include a bowl shaped vase filled with flowers and foliage, between stylised hippocampi, all within a fluted linear frame with foliate scrolls at the corners, bordered by scrolling foliate and floral swags and sprays, similar to the sides, all on a sable ground.