A COPPER-GILT-MOUNTED MEISSEN SNUFF-BOX AND COVER

Lot 149
25.09.2024 11:00UTC +00:00
Classic
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£ 100
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 1296109
Lot 149 | A COPPER-GILT-MOUNTED MEISSEN SNUFF-BOX AND COVER
Estimate value
£ 6 000 – 8 000
Of bombé form, the cover moulded with a military trophy centred by a rocaille cartouche with a profile portrait of a ruler wearing laurels, the sides and base with military trophies, the interior with a battle scene between cavalry from Antiquity, the mount moulded and chased with waved ornament
31/2 in. (9 cm.) wide overall
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
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