ANTIQUE 19thC SWISS 18K GOLD & ENAMEL SNUFF BOX c.1800
19th Century Swiss 18k gold & enamel snuff box, of rectangular shape with canted corners, the cover set with a finely painted classical enamel panel, depicting battle worn Roman warriors, telling of their heroics to a young Prince. Decorated with a chased oak leaf frame between chased borders of mask heads and wheat sheaves, the sides and base with similar chased panels of acanthus cornucopia, wheat sheaves and parterre within blue and white enamel stringing.
Reference Number: A6136
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-19th Century Swiss 18k gold & enamel snuff box, of rectangular shape with canted corners, the cover set with a finely painted classical enamel panel, depicting battle worn Roman warriors, telling of their heroics to a young Prince. Decorated with a chased oak leaf frame between chased borders of mask heads and wheat sheaves, the sides and base with similar chased panels of acanthus cornucopia, wheat sheaves and parterre within blue and white enamel stringing. Apparently unmarked apart from later French shell import marks.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 1.5cm
Width: 9 x 6.5cm
Weight: 127g