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A Continental porcelain gilt-metal-mounted cameo snuff box, probably 19th century.

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Lot Closed

September 26, 01:46 PM GMT

Estimate

1,800 - 2,500 EUR

Lot Details

Description

of rectangular form, the top applied with a relief cameo portrait, perhaps depicting Pietro Leopoldo I, Grand Duke of Tuscany, within a moulded gilt laurel frame against moulded trophies of war, the sides and base with further trophies of war, the base inscribed 'S.P.Q.R.' on a banner in gilding

9,2 cm, 3 5/8 in. wide

Please note, the lot title for this lot has been amended as: A Continental porcelain gilt-metal-mounted cameo snuff box, probably 19th century.

Son of Emperor Francis I and Maria Theresa of Austria, Leopold II (1747–1792) was the penultimate Holy Roman Emperor from 1790 to 1792, and Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1765 until 1790, ruling as Leopold I. He was an enlightened ruler who implemented many important reforms, from agriculture to the penal code, and was the first ruler to abolish torture and capital punishment in Europe in 1786.

Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.

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