AN AUSTRIAN TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX

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£ 2 750
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10.02.2022 11:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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United Kingdom, London
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Lot 193 | AN AUSTRIAN TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Rectangular with convex facetted sides, the base and sides chased with alternating bands of waves and chains engine-turning framed on front and back panels with foliate border on sablé ground, the hinged cover chased with a military allegory flanked by foliate scrolls on matted ground, with raised thumbpiece, the inside of the cover engraved 'Den 23. Juli 1856, D. I, Den 17. t. Meïrz 1862, I.F.B'
31/16 in. (77 mm.) long
2 oz. 7 dwt. (74 gr.)
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
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