A GERMAN GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX

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13.10.2023 10:00UTC -04:00
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Lot 313 | A GERMAN GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
A GERMAN GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX

PROBABLY DRESDEN, CIRCA 1750

Realistically carved in the shape of a reclining panther in striated brown agate, with diamond-set eyes, the gold mount chased with rocaille, the base with a striated agate plaque mounted à jour within reeded gold mounts

3 in. (7.5 cm.) long

3 oz. 15 dwt (117 gr.) gross weight





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The Collection of the Rothschild Family.

By descent to the present owners.
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