Germany, Hanau or Berlin

circa 1800

Gold; chasing, champleve enamel over guilloche, painted enamel

1.6 х 8.5 х 5.9 cm, 121 gr

Maker's mark: "F.J."; four marks and number "5269"

Gold octagonal snuffbox with bevelled corners and hinged lid, with a circular enamel miniature on the lid. A round plaque painted with polychrome enamel, depicting two young lovers seated in a landscape is on the lid. The lid and bottom are enamelled in translucent blue within a band of opaque enamel with vine and grapes, the sides with blue translucent enamel and bordered by opaque white enamel bands.