A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Les Frères Toussaint, Hanau, Circa 1775

oval, all sides decorated in translucent scarlet enamel over pellet and reeded engine-turning within pale blue and white enamel entrelac borders, alternating with bands of red flowers and green leaves, maker's mark, 'Alaterre' rosette, date letter K, Hanau bird's head control mark for 19ct gold, later French control marks

Length 2 1/2 in.

6.5 cm