Lot 62
  • 62

A Meissen gilt-metal mounted rectangular snuff box circa 1750-60

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain and gilt-metal
  • width 3 1/8 in.
  • 7.9 cm
painted on the cover, around the sides of the exterior and underneath with scattered flower sprays, the interior of the cover painted with a family portrait in a landscape. 

Provenance

The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973

Condition

Please note that the box has not been examined beneath the mounts. There are some occasional scratches to the enamels overall and a pinhead chip to the edge of base; otherwise in good condition.
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