ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN GEM SET 14k GOLD & MINIATURE SNUFF BOX c.1850
19th Century German 14k gold snuff box, cushion shaped, the lid set with a hand painted miniature of gentleman in military attire, set behind glass, surrounded by a cast scroll boarder, the hinged lid set with precious gems (Rubies, Diamonds, Turquoise) on textured, floral and scrolled ground, sides engraved with floral bouquets.
Hallmarked German Gold 14k (585), German Hanau town mark, Maker CMWS (Carl Martin Weishaupt & Sohne).
Reference Number: A5744
DESCRIPTION
Antique mid-19th Century German magnificent 14k solid gold snuff box, cushion shaped, the lid set with a hand painted miniature of gentleman in military attire, set behind glass, surrounded by a cast scroll boarder, the hinged lid set with precious gems (Rubies, Diamonds, Turquoise) on textured, floral and scrolled ground, sides engraved with floral bouquets. Hallmarked German Gold 14k (585 standard), German Hanau town mark, Maker CMWS (Carl Martin Weishaupt & Sohne) , the box dates to the 1840-1860.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 3.5cm
Width: 8.5 x 6cm
Weight: 130.8g