GOLD: The Midas Touch
GOLD: The Midas Touch
A GOLD AND TORTOISESHELL PIQUÉ SNUFF BOX, NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
Auction Closed
October 29, 03:04 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A GOLD AND TORTOISESHELL PIQUÉ SNUFF BOX, NAPLES, CIRCA 1750
rectangular, the wavy gold mounts with everted thumbpiece, enclosing panels of dark tortoiseshell decorated in gold piqué posé et point with fantastical scrollwork enclosing grounds differently inlaid with diaper or scale ornament, gold lining, unmarked, in modern black felt fitted case
7.5cm, 3in. wide
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