Noble & Private Collections Including Jewels from the Collection of Stanley J. Seeger & Christopher Cone

Circular, with gadroon borders, 29.5cm, 11½in diameter 8841gr., 284¼oz

View 1 of Lot 129: A set of twelve silver underplates, Asprey & Co., Sheffield, 1987

a set of twelve silver underplates, asprey & co., sheffield, 1987

Artistic Luxury: Fabergé, Gold Boxes, Silver & Ceramics

oval, all sides decorated with enamel ovals painted en plein with en grisaille putti playing music or resting on clouds against a stippled cobalt blue enamel ground, surrounded by chased and engraved scrollwork, stylised tulips and classical ornaments, further embellished with translucent dark green flower heads, rubbed maker's mark, town mark,

oval, all sides decorated with enamel ovals painted en plein with en grisaille putti playing music or resting on clouds against a stippled cobalt blue enamel ground, surrounded by chased and engraved scrollwork, stylised tulips and classical ornaments, further embellished with translucent dark green flower heads, rubbed maker's mark, town mark, 2 ½ in., 6.4 cm wide

View 1 of Lot 80: A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Pierre Michel Colas, Vienna, circa 1775/1780

a gold and enamel snuff box, pierre michel colas, vienna, circa 1775/1780

Shaped-circular, with gadroon borders and matching crests, comprising seven marked for John Scofield, London, 1788; one for Peter Archambo, London, 1740 (with addition marks on the border); one for Smith & Sharp, London 1760; one for Fogelberg & Gilbert, London, 1789; one for William Sumner, London, 1821; one for Angell & Angell, London, 1830,

Shaped-circular, with gadroon borders and matching crests, comprising seven marked for John Scofield, London, 1788; one for Peter Archambo, London, 1740 (with addition marks on the border); one for Smith & Sharp, London 1760; one for Fogelberg & Gilbert, London, 1789; one for William Sumner, London, 1821; one for Angell & Angell, London, 1830, approximately 25cm, 10¾in. diameter 7449gr., 239½oz

View 1 of Lot 48: A set of twelve matched Georgian silver soup plates, various dates and makers

a set of twelve matched georgian silver soup plates, various dates and makers

oval, the lid centred with a timepiece with a glazed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, within a rose-cut diamond-set frame, flanked by two smaller jewelled apertures around Catherine wheels over small enamel disks decorated with curved paillon husk bands, on a semi-translucent royal blue enamel ground over sunray engine-turning, framed with a border of twenty-four smaller circular apertures around rose-cut diamond-set spiralling wheels moving in the opposite direction as the Catherine wheels, the apertures enhanced with paler blue paillon tulip and leaf swags and dark blue taille d'épargne sprays and red beads on a gold ground, below an outer rose-cut diamond-set border, the sides decorated with taille d'épargne urns and scrolls alternating with pierced parts to enhance the sound of the music, the base painted en plein with an oval enamel miniature of a classically-dressed young couple at the hunt, their two spaniels nearby, in a gold laurel paillon frame, on a royal blue enamel ground matching that on the lid, within pale blue paillon frame, the outer reeded borders probably formerly enamelled,

oval, the lid centred with a timepiece with a glazed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, within a rose-cut diamond-set frame, flanked by two smaller jewelled apertures around Catherine wheels over small enamel disks decorated with curved paillon husk bands, on a semi-translucent royal blue enamel ground over sunray engine-turning, framed with a border of twenty-four smaller circular apertures around rose-cut diamond-set spiralling wheels moving in the opposite direction as the Catherine wheels, the apertures enhanced with paler blue paillon tulip and leaf swags and dark blue taille d'épargne sprays and red beads on a gold ground, below an outer rose-cut diamond-set border, the sides decorated with taille d'épargne urns and scrolls alternating with pierced parts to enhance the sound of the music, the base painted en plein with an oval enamel miniature of a classically-dressed young couple at the hunt, their two spaniels nearby, in a gold laurel paillon frame, on a royal blue enamel ground matching that on the lid, within pale blue paillon frame, the outer reeded borders probably formerly enamelled, the hinged lid opening to reveal a the musical movement with fourteen diamond and sapphire Catherine wheels to rim, two larger ones to each side, a fusee movement with engraved plates and cocks, the mechanism stamped with serial no. N 1451, the timepiece in the centre with a Swiss cylinder movement, the cuvette engraved: 'to wind up to the right / to turn the hands', the box with maker's mark II over IB, in a red leather presentation case with tooled inscription 'Dose Jérôme Napoleon', Length 8.8 cm., 3 1/2 in.

View 1 of Lot 47: A Jewelled Gold and Enamel Musical Automaton Snuff Box with Timepiece, Jean-Joseph-Isaac Bellamy, Geneva, circa 1800, the Mechanism by Decombaz & Rich, London 

a jewelled gold and enamel musical automaton snuff box with timepiece, jean-joseph-isaac bellamy, geneva, circa 1800, the mechanism by decombaz & rich, london

realistically modeled, the arms support a large glass bowl, marked on tips of two arms M. Buccellati, Italy, and 925

realistically modeled, the arms support a large glass bowl, marked on tips of two arms M. Buccellati, Italy, and 925 96.4 oz excluding glass 2998 g length 31 1/4 in. 79.4 cm

View 1 of Lot 151: An Italian Silver Octopus with Glass Bowl, Mario Buccellati, 20th Century

an italian silver octopus with glass bowl, mario buccellati, 20th century

realistically modeled, with detachable antennae, marked on back of tail 800 and M. BUCCELLATI

realistically modeled, with detachable antennae, marked on back of tail 800 and M. BUCCELLATI 27 oz 15 dwt 863.1 g length 16 in. 40.6 cm

View 1 of Lot 152: A Large Italian Silver Lobster, Mario Buccellati, Milan, Late 20th Century

a large italian silver lobster, mario buccellati, milan, late 20th century

oval, the lid centred with an oval domed enamel plaque painted with three classical figures and a putto by an altar of love and an athenienne, within interlaced white enamel bead and green leaf borders and polished gold surround, on a cherry red enamel ground over concentric engine-turning, the outer borders and dividers to sides also decorated with translucent red enamel flower heads and green leaves entwined with white bead garlands, the base further centred with a geometric ornament, the interior of the lid later engraved with an inscription reading: Hapsal, 1852, maker's mark JF over F crowned incuse,

oval, the lid centred with an oval domed enamel plaque painted with three classical figures and a putto by an altar of love and an athenienne, within interlaced white enamel bead and green leaf borders and polished gold surround, on a cherry red enamel ground over concentric engine-turning, the outer borders and dividers to sides also decorated with translucent red enamel flower heads and green leaves entwined with white bead garlands, the base further centred with a geometric ornament, the interior of the lid later engraved with an inscription reading: Hapsal, 1852, maker's mark JF over F crowned incuse, 3 ¼ in., 8.4 cm. wide

View 1 of Lot 45: A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Jean-François Frégevize, Geneva, circa 1780

a gold and enamel snuff box, jean-françois frégevize, geneva, circa 1780

with spot hammered surface, applied with a moth with copper accents, and a copper olive with silver branch and copper strawberries with silver branches, marked on base and numbered 802

with spot hammered surface, applied with a moth with copper accents, and a copper olive with silver branch and copper strawberries with silver branches, marked on base and numbered 802 31 oz 10 dwt gross 982.7 g diameter 9 ⅛ in. 23.2 cm

View 1 of Lot 162: An American Silver and Mixed-Metal Bowl, Whiting Mfg. Co., North Attleboro, MA, Circa 1880

an american silver and mixed-metal bowl, whiting mfg. co., north attleboro, ma, circa 1880

Bucket-form, with liners and covers to transition to ice buckets, with lion mask drop-ring handles, engraved with a coat-of-arms,

Bucket-form, with liners and covers to transition to ice buckets, with lion mask drop-ring handles, engraved with a coat-of-arms, 30cm, 11¾in. high 8860gr., 284¾oz (including unmarked handles)

View 1 of Lot 121: A large pair of silver wine coolers/ice pails, maker's mark 'EMK', London, 1994

a large pair of silver wine coolers/ice pails, maker's mark 'emk', london, 1994

all with flower chased undulating rims, comprising two small, coded H/OP and L/TH; and a larger coded K/QJ and retailed by Spaulding & Co. Chicago

all with flower chased undulating rims, comprising two small, coded H/OP and L/TH; and a larger coded K/QJ and retailed by Spaulding & Co. Chicago 48 oz 1492 g diameters 7 1/4 to 10 in. 18.5 to 25.8 cm

View 1 of Lot 71: Three American Silver Bowls, Martelé, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1905-06

three american silver bowls, martelé, gorham mfg. co., providence, ri, 1905-06

Fine Watches

Dial: silvered, enamel chapter ring Caliber: cal. 18.69N mechanical, 15 jewels Movement number: 5'147'587 Case: sterling silver, hinged cuvette and engraved case back Case number: 3, 35, and 5'147'587 Closure: sterling silver buckle Size: 48 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: wooden presentation box and additional leather NATO strap.

View 1 of Lot 601: Weems Second Setting | An oversized silver pilot's wristwatch with sidereal time and enamel dial, Circa 1930

weems second setting | an oversized silver pilot's wristwatch with sidereal time and enamel dial, circa 1930

rectangular, the lid chased with an animated tavern scene around a table, one participant losing his balance on a tipping wine barrel, within chased flowers and bunches of grapes emerging from scrollwork borders, the sides and base decorated en suite with further chased figures indulging in drinking or smoking, the background with a banded trelliswork pattern, French prestige marks including a maker mark purporting to be that of Noel Hardivilliers, charge and discharge marks of Antoine Leschaudel (1744-1750), Paris date letter I for 1749,

rectangular, the lid chased with an animated tavern scene around a table, one participant losing his balance on a tipping wine barrel, within chased flowers and bunches of grapes emerging from scrollwork borders, the sides and base decorated en suite with further chased figures indulging in drinking or smoking, the background with a banded trelliswork pattern, French prestige marks including a maker mark purporting to be that of Noel Hardivilliers, charge and discharge marks of Antoine Leschaudel (1744-1750), Paris date letter I for 1749, 3 in., 7.62 cm wide

View 1 of Lot 22: A Gold Snuff Box, Nineteenth Century in Mid-18th Century Style

a gold snuff box, nineteenth century in mid-18th century style

Upright rectangular form, the sides with scroll and floral chasing, the handle of the lid modelled as a shell, engraved with the arms of Haslewood of Oldington and Newton and of Bridgenorth, Shropshire,

Upright rectangular form, the sides with scroll and floral chasing, the handle of the lid modelled as a shell, engraved with the arms of Haslewood of Oldington and Newton and of Bridgenorth, Shropshire, 13.5cm, 5¼in. high 407gr., 13oz

View 1 of Lot 41: A George II silver tea caddy, Paul de Lamerie, London, 1745

a george ii silver tea caddy, paul de lamerie, london, 1745

circular, the lid set with a circular enamel plaque painted with an allegory of love in the form of a young woman kneeling by a putto statuette with turtle doves nearby, in a split-pearl frame, on a translucent plum-coloured enamel ground over sunray engine-turning, embellished with interlaced paillon flower and leaf garlands in two-coloured gold, the outer chased leaf and bead borders highlighted in green and red translucent enamel, maker's mark,

circular, the lid set with a circular enamel plaque painted with an allegory of love in the form of a young woman kneeling by a putto statuette with turtle doves nearby, in a split-pearl frame, on a translucent plum-coloured enamel ground over sunray engine-turning, embellished with interlaced paillon flower and leaf garlands in two-coloured gold, the outer chased leaf and bead borders highlighted in green and red translucent enamel, maker's mark, 2 ⅜ in., 6 cm. diameter

View 1 of Lot 85: A Pearl-Set Gold and Enamel Bonbonniere, Jean-George Rémond, Geneva, 1783-1791

a pearl-set gold and enamel bonbonniere, jean-george rémond, geneva, 1783-1791

comprising a central stand, a pounce pot and and inkwell

comprising a central stand, a pounce pot and and inkwell length of stand 7 ½ in.; 19 cm

View 1 of Lot 167: A Rare Chinese Export Famille-Rose 'Figural' 'Floral' and 'Landscape' Inkstand, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period | 清乾隆 粉彩描金花卉山水人物圖墨水台一套

a rare chinese export famille-rose 'figural' 'floral' and 'landscape' inkstand, qing dynasty, qianlong period | 清乾隆 粉彩描金花卉山水人物圖墨水台一套

rectangular, the front applied with a rose-cut diamond set glass oval over a painted partridge on paper on a silk backing, crowned with an inlaid hardstone ribbon embellished with painted foiled paste pansies, forget-me-nots and other flowers interspersed with bloodstone leaves, on a polished gold ground, within inlaid Schlottwitz agate borders interlaced with green leaves, the lid centred with gold lettering reading: Souvenir on a white ground, the reverse similarly decorated with a painted flower vase against silk to centre of base and and an inlaid Zellenmosaik trophy of love in lapis lazuli, all sides also inlaid with sous verre painted flowers, agate and quartz to top, the interior fitted with a gold pencil holding, the writing slips now removed, apparently unmarked,

rectangular, the front applied with a rose-cut diamond set glass oval over a painted partridge on paper on a silk backing, crowned with an inlaid hardstone ribbon embellished with painted foiled paste pansies, forget-me-nots and other flowers interspersed with bloodstone leaves, on a polished gold ground, within inlaid Schlottwitz agate borders interlaced with green leaves, the lid centred with gold lettering reading: Souvenir on a white ground, the reverse similarly decorated with a painted flower vase against silk to centre of base and and an inlaid Zellenmosaik trophy of love in lapis lazuli, all sides also inlaid with sous verre painted flowers, agate and quartz to top, the interior fitted with a gold pencil holding, the writing slips now removed, apparently unmarked, 3 ¼, 8.3 cm high

View 1 of Lot 32: A Jewelled Gold and Enamel Souvenir, probably German, in the Manner of J. C. Neuber, late 18th century and later 

a jewelled gold and enamel souvenir, probably german, in the manner of j. c. neuber, late 18th century and later

oval, the mother of pearl lid engraved with a crowned coat of arms in a scrolling frame, the background engraved with quatrefoils and outer scrollwork and rocaille borders, slightly protruding gold thumbpiece and polished gold sides, the base with a plain mother-of-pearl panel, apparently unmarked,

oval, the mother of pearl lid engraved with a crowned coat of arms in a scrolling frame, the background engraved with quatrefoils and outer scrollwork and rocaille borders, slightly protruding gold thumbpiece and polished gold sides, the base with a plain mother-of-pearl panel, apparently unmarked, 3 ⅝ in., 9.2 cm length

View 1 of Lot 23: A Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Box, English, Circa 1730

a gold and mother-of-pearl snuff box, english, circa 1730

shaped oval, inlaid to represent a seated poodle on a black glass background, probably 'Fuffy' after Filippo Palizzi, within a polished gold frame and reverse with suspension loop,

shaped oval, inlaid to represent a seated poodle on a black glass background, probably 'Fuffy' after Filippo Palizzi, within a polished gold frame and reverse with suspension loop, height 1 5/8 in. 4 cm

View 1 of Lot 54: An Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Brooch Pendant, Circa 1840

an italian gold-mounted micromosaic brooch pendant, circa 1840

rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein with three children dressing a lamb with a flower wreath near a fountain, on an opaque pale blue enamel ground framed with a fine black interlaced border imitating paillon work and white and dark blue rims, the sides and base decorated to match, sun dial marks within sprigs, right rim numbered: 1907,

rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein with three children dressing a lamb with a flower wreath near a fountain, on an opaque pale blue enamel ground framed with a fine black interlaced border imitating paillon work and white and dark blue rims, the sides and base decorated to match, sun dial marks within sprigs, right rim numbered: 1907, 3 ¼ in.; 8.3 cm wide

View 1 of Lot 93: A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Frères Jordan, Berlin, circa 1790

a gold and enamel snuff box, frères jordan, berlin, circa 1790

the first, of tapering pointed shape, the polished gold collar surmounted with a fleur-de-lys above a diamond and ruby-set pierced crown, in an engraved gold sleeve with star and twig decoration, the collar engraved: 'Designer G.A. Smith', fully hallmarked on sleeve and file, including standard mark for 9ct, in fitted red leather presentation case stamped for Asprey & Co Ltd, New Bond Street, London, 4 3/3 in., 11.1 cm high;

the first, of tapering pointed shape, the polished gold collar surmounted with a fleur-de-lys above a diamond and ruby-set pierced crown, in an engraved gold sleeve with star and twig decoration, the collar engraved: 'Designer G.A. Smith', fully hallmarked on sleeve and file, including standard mark for 9ct, in fitted red leather presentation case stamped for Asprey & Co Ltd, New Bond Street, London, 4 3/3 in., 11.1 cm high; the second, of slightly later date, possibly American, rectangular, the lid applied with a chased young couple with a mandolin, the lady's skirt and head dress sprinkled with tiny rubies and sapphires, the gold ground engraved with trees and ruby-set flowers below stars sparkling with rose-cut diamonds, the interior fitted with a mirror and a lidded powder compartment, struck 14K only, 3 3/8. in., 8.5cm. wide.

View 1 of Lot 106: A Jeweled Gold Nail File, Asprey & Co., London, 1956, and a Jeweled Gold Vanity Case 

a jeweled gold nail file, asprey & co., london, 1956, and a jeweled gold vanity case

ingot shaped, all sides decorated in translucent midnight blue enamel over wavy engine-turning, framed by slender white opaque bands and paillon star and leaf borders, ever so slightly protruding thumbpiece, the interior of the lid engraved with a later presentation inscription dated 1937, maker's mark, Hanau bird's head control mark for 19 ct gold, post-1918 French eagle's head control marks,

ingot shaped, all sides decorated in translucent midnight blue enamel over wavy engine-turning, framed by slender white opaque bands and paillon star and leaf borders, ever so slightly protruding thumbpiece, the interior of the lid engraved with a later presentation inscription dated 1937, maker's mark, Hanau bird's head control mark for 19 ct gold, post-1918 French eagle's head control marks, 3 in., 7.5cm wide

View 1 of Lot 96: A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Les Frères Toussaint, Hanau, circa 1800

a gold and enamel snuff box, les frères toussaint, hanau, circa 1800

the baluster stem supported by three fully-modeled dragons, the four baskets pierced with bamboo, chrysanthemums, prunus, and dragons, marked underneath base, all on a carved wood triform base

the baluster stem supported by three fully-modeled dragons, the four baskets pierced with bamboo, chrysanthemums, prunus, and dragons, marked underneath base, all on a carved wood triform base 80.4 oz gross excluding wood base 2500 g height 21 3/4 in. 55.2 cm

View 1 of Lot 164: A Chinese Export Silver Epergne, Hung Chong & Co., Shanghai, Circa 1900

a chinese export silver epergne, hung chong & co., shanghai, circa 1900

The body applied with a putti engaging in Bacchic revelry, the lid with similar decoration, engraved with the crest and coronet of the Barons Newborough,

The body applied with a putti engaging in Bacchic revelry, the lid with similar decoration, engraved with the crest and coronet of the Barons Newborough, 20cm, 7⅞in. high 1755gr., 56¼oz

View 1 of Lot 59: A George III silver-gilt tankard, Story & Elliott, London, 1812

a george iii silver-gilt tankard, story & elliott, london, 1812

formed as a ribbon-tied flower in full-bloom set with a variety of old-cut diamonds with later silver pin and clasp, apparently unmarked

formed as a ribbon-tied flower in full-bloom set with a variety of old-cut diamonds with later silver pin and clasp, apparently unmarked height 1 5/8 in., 4.1 cm

View 1 of Lot 3: Empress Catherine the Great: A Silver and Diamond-Set Flower Dress Trimming from the Russian Crown Jewels, attributed to Louis David Duval, circa 1780

empress catherine the great: a silver and diamond-set flower dress trimming from the russian crown jewels, attributed to louis david duval, circa 1780

oval, both hinged lids overlaid with chased openwork representing putti with trophies of love, surmounted by a ribbon hung with laurels, within polished frames and engraved leaf tip borders, the bloodstone body carved with shells to each side below the small rose-cut diamond-set thumbpieces, the sides with gold-framed apertures for the thumb below tasselled bows, apparently unmarked apart from later control marks

oval, both hinged lids overlaid with chased openwork representing putti with trophies of love, surmounted by a ribbon hung with laurels, within polished frames and engraved leaf tip borders, the bloodstone body carved with shells to each side below the small rose-cut diamond-set thumbpieces, the sides with gold-framed apertures for the thumb below tasselled bows, apparently unmarked apart from later control marks 4 ⅛ in., 10.5 cm wide

View 1 of Lot 37: A Double-Opening Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, Nineteenth Century

a double-opening gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, nineteenth century

Shaped-oval form, with a gadroon border, the centre with 'well and tree' depression, crested,

Shaped-oval form, with a gadroon border, the centre with 'well and tree' depression, crested, 59cm, 23½in. long 3639gr., 117oz

View 1 of Lot 114: A Victorian silver 'well and tree' Venison dish, R.&S. Garrard, London, 1839

a victorian silver 'well and tree' venison dish, r.&s. garrard, london, 1839

modelled with one child standing, wearing a gold-lined brown jacket, white vest and floral-patterned shorts, holding an apple in one hand over the head of the whining child knelt below, the kneeling child wearing floral-patterned vest and shorts, grasping at the apple with both hands, with printed factory mark and impressed 396

modelled with one child standing, wearing a gold-lined brown jacket, white vest and floral-patterned shorts, holding an apple in one hand over the head of the whining child knelt below, the kneeling child wearing floral-patterned vest and shorts, grasping at the apple with both hands, with printed factory mark and impressed 396 height 16.51 cm; 6 1/2 in.

View 1 of Lot 127: Childish Antics: A porcelain figural group, Gardner Porcelain Factory, Verbilki, late 19th Century

childish antics: a porcelain figural group, gardner porcelain factory, verbilki, late 19th century

The foot with an egg and dart border, the body with a chariot race frieze above a girdle of applied fruiting vine, the asymmetrical reeded handle with satyr mask bracket, the cover with a finial of a putto riding a goat, engraved with the arms of Newborough,

The foot with an egg and dart border, the body with a chariot race frieze above a girdle of applied fruiting vine, the asymmetrical reeded handle with satyr mask bracket, the cover with a finial of a putto riding a goat, engraved with the arms of Newborough, 37cm, 14½in. high 4020gr., 129¼oz

View 1 of Lot 60: A George IV monumental silver-gilt tankard, Benjamin Smith, London, 1823

a george iv monumental silver-gilt tankard, benjamin smith, london, 1823

cushion shaped with gadroon rims, crested, marked on bases

cushion shaped with gadroon rims, crested, marked on bases 44.8 oz 1392 g length 10 1/8 in. 25.5 cm

View 1 of Lot 61: A Pair of George III Silver Entrée Dishes, Thomas Hemming, London, 1777

a pair of george iii silver entrée dishes, thomas hemming, london, 1777

The 4-inch white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed RAINGO FRES A PARIS

The 4-inch white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed RAINGO FRES A PARIS height 52 1/2 in.; width 13 in.; depth 8 in. 133.2 cm; 33 cm; 20.3 cm

View 1 of Lot 111: A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Pink Marble Pedestal Clock, By Raingo Frères, Paris, Last Quarter 19th Century

a louis xvi style gilt-bronze mounted pink marble pedestal clock, by raingo frères, paris, last quarter 19th century

rectangular, the engine-turned wavy gold ground encrusted with butterflies, flies and different flowers carved in shell, agate, mother-of-pearl, amethyst, calcedony, burgau shell and coral, the sablé mounts chased with flowers, rocailles and scrollwork around a raised floral thumbpiece centred with a sunflower, apparently unmarked apart from post-1918 French eagle's head control marks for 18ct gold,

rectangular, the engine-turned wavy gold ground encrusted with butterflies, flies and different flowers carved in shell, agate, mother-of-pearl, amethyst, calcedony, burgau shell and coral, the sablé mounts chased with flowers, rocailles and scrollwork around a raised floral thumbpiece centred with a sunflower, apparently unmarked apart from post-1918 French eagle's head control marks for 18ct gold, 3 1/8, 7.9 cm. length

View 1 of Lot 18: A Gold, Mother-of-Pearl, Shell, Hardstone and Burgau Snuff Box, possibly German, Nineteenth Century in Earlier Taste

a gold, mother-of-pearl, shell, hardstone and burgau snuff box, possibly german, nineteenth century in earlier taste

oval, the openwork lid chased with a figure of a young gentleman surrounded by large chased scrolls and flowers overlaid on a dark green marbled hardstone, the hardstone sides and base now fully covered in gold engraved with matching decoration, the base further centred with an engraved female figure, apparently unmarked,

oval, the openwork lid chased with a figure of a young gentleman surrounded by large chased scrolls and flowers overlaid on a dark green marbled hardstone, the hardstone sides and base now fully covered in gold engraved with matching decoration, the base further centred with an engraved female figure, apparently unmarked, with a handwritten note reading: Merry Christmas / Love / From David / From Henri de Rothschild Collection, 3 ¾ in., 9.5 cm wide

View 1 of Lot 42: A Gold and Hardstone Snuff Box, late 19th Century in Earlier Taste

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