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Gold snuffbox, guache, tortoiseshell, France 1784.

$9,233.68
£6,868.92
€7,700
CA$12,644.06
A$14,058.48
CHF 7,340.56
MX$171,125.90
NOK 93,662.36
SEK 87,757.16
DKK 58,615.85
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About the Item

Round snuffbox 18 K gold, tortoiseshell and gouache technique depicting two childs and a landscape. France 1784. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1784
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917135982052

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