STYLE: European Silver, Gold Boxes and Ceramics
STYLE: European Silver, Gold Boxes and Ceramics
Auction Closed
November 11, 04:08 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A SILVER-GILT-MOUNTED MEISSEN PORCELAIN SNUFFBOX, CIRCA 1740
of cartouche form, painted in the manner of B. G. Hauer with vignettes of figures and riders in river landscapes, divided by bands of gilt scrolling foliage, the domed cover with figures loading vessels in river landscape, the interior of the cover with a vintner and companion in a landscape in sepia monochrome, the interior of the box richly gilt, the hinged mount later, French control marks
8.6 cm. wide