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Gold snuffbox with miniature, France 1810.

$3,426.21
£2,568.16
€2,900
CA$4,707.03
A$5,254.96
CHF 2,753.52
MX$64,325.87
NOK 34,969.73
SEK 32,972.02
DKK 22,075.86
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About the Item

Snuffbox in Moss Agate and 18K Gold. This snuffbox features a round base and smooth, vertically rising sides. When held against the light, the moss agate reveals its characteristic translucent shades. The inner part of the lid is crafted from tortoiseshell. The top isadorned with an elegant piqué decoration in rose gold and silver, forming delicate festoons and leaf motifs. A plain-frame surrounds a finely executed miniature in watercolour on ivory, depicting a bust portrait of a woman, showcasing exceptional pictorial technique. France, 1810. (Shipping to EU only)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917135982342

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