Lot 1156
  • 1156

A Continental gold snuff box with a micromosaic, probably German, circa 1815

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • marked with a lion rampant, S&Co in script, and another unclear
  • gold, micromosaic
  • length 3 3/8 in.
  • 8.6 cm
rounded rectangular, engine turned and chased with foliage at the angles, the cover later mounted with an early 19th century micromosaic of a Roman arch

Condition

as noted re. date of fitting for micromosaic, one repair underneath base at front seam, otherwise good
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