A GERMAN JEWELLED AND ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX

Lot 173
22.09.2022 11:00UTC +00:00
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£ 17 640
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 812354
Lot 173 | A GERMAN JEWELLED AND ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Estimate value
£ 6 000 – 8 000
Oval box, the cover, sides and bases enamelled in translucent green on an engine-turned ground of wavy lines scattered with pellets and flowers, the rims applied and chased in vari-coloured gold with flower garlands and scrolls, the cover set with an enamel miniature of a lady and a gentleman playing chess enclosed in a diamond frame, in a claret colour velvet fitted case applied with a copper plaque engraved 'Donné par sa Majesté Napoléon III Empereur des Français, St Cloud Septembre 23rd 1855'

31/2 in. (83 mm.) wide
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
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SW1Y 6QT London
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