Lot 715
  • 715

A gold and enamel snuff box, probably German, third quarter of the 19th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A gold and enamel snuff box, probably German, third quarter of the 19th century
  • gold, enamel
  • 8.5cm., 3 3/8 in. wide
oval, the lid, sides and base painted en plein, after the manner of P.E. Schindler, with lively domestic subjects, within chased and enamelled leafy borders, unmarked apart from French control mark

Condition

overall good condition apart from minor losses to enamel of borders. 137.2gr.
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