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A Mennecy Silver Mounted Soft Paste Porcelain Snuff Box of a Dromedary

About the Item

The dromedary in overall good condition with scattered light black pitting overall, wear to floral relief decoration on lid where it sits, possible loss/repairs to ears. Provenance The Collection of Henry C. and Martha L. Isaacson, sold Armin B. Allen, Inc., June 1989,
  • Attributed to:
    Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory 1 (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1770
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Spencertown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RMA019351stDibs: LU1620241807062

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