ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN 18K GOLD & ENAMEL SNUFF BOX WITH MINIATURE c.1820
19th Century German 18K gold snuff box, rectangular with cut corners, lid inset with a miniature of a Southern beauty, with plumed head-dress, embroidered gown and wearing gold jewelery, the box decorated within blue and black enamelled flower and tendril borders, the side and base with goosefoot engine turning within similar borders, opening in an unusual vertical mannor.
Hallmarked with prestige marks, St-Petersburgs Assay master (A.Y) and French 3e guarantee mark.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5002
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-19th Century German magnificent 18K solid gold snuff box, rectangular with cut corners, lid inset with a miniature of a Southern beauty, with plumed head-dress, embroidered gown and wearing gold jewelery, the box decorated within blue and black enamelled flower and tendril borders, the side and base with goosefoot engine turning within similar borders, opening in an unusual vertical mannor. Hallmarked with prestige marks, St-Petersburgs Assay master (A.Y) and French 3e guarantee mark.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 2cm
Width: 8.7 x 6cm
Weight: 155g