ANTIQUE 18thC GERMAN 18k GOLD & HAND PAINTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX c.1780
18th Century German 18k gold snuff box, of shallow navette form, the lid set with an oval enamelled plaque depicting a nymph and putto at the altar of love, opalescent bead frame and opal enamel borders, the ground enamelled in translucent cobalt blue over pellet and scale engine-turning.
Hallmarked German makers mark for Les Freres Toussaint, Hanau and French 18k gold prestige marks.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5315
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-18th Century German 18k gold snuff box, of shallow navette form, the lid set with an oval enamelled plaque depicting a nymph and putto at the altar of love, opalescent bead frame and opal enamel borders, the ground enamelled in translucent cobalt blue over pellet and scale engine-turning. Hallmarked German makers mark for Les Freres Toussaint, Hanau and French 18k gold prestige marks.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 2.5cm
Width: 10 x 5.5cm
Weight: 167g