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

$2,800
£2,150.28
€2,464.19
CA$3,941.71
A$4,415.58
CHF 2,300.92
MX$53,861.02
NOK 29,239.44
SEK 27,570.71
DKK 18,392.07

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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