ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH 18K SOLID GOLD HAND ENGRAVED SNUFF BOX c.1880
19th Century French 18K gold snuff box, of rectangular form, the hinged engine turned covers beautifully engraved with floral motifs around the sides. The edges applied with bands of garlands and floral boarder. The box is very heavy and the decoration is particularly crisp.
Hallmarked 18k gold (750 standard), the box dates to the 1860-1880.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4564
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century French 18K solid gold snuff box, of rectangular form, the hinged engine turned covers beautifully engraved with floral motifs around the sides. The edges applied with bands of garlands and floral boarder. The box is very heavy and the decoration is particularly crisp. Hallmarked 18k gold (750 standard), the box dates to the 1860-1880.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No damage.
SIZE
Height: 1.5cm
Width: 8.5 x 5cm
Weight: 98.5g