Snuffboxes and Сigarette Сases

Snuffbox with the image of young couple near an obelisk

    Snuffbox with the image of young couple near an obelisk

    Germany, Hanau

    late 18th century

    Gold; chasing, enamel over guilloche, painted enamel

    2.2 х 8.5 х 5.1 cm, 84 gr

    Maker's mark: "FS"

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    Gold oval snuffbox with a hinged lid. An octagonal polychrome painted enamel plaque with an image of young couple by an obelisk in the garden, with two doves, a lake in the background, bordered by a golden frame with small pearls is on the lid. The case is decorated with dark blue guilloche panels, white enamel and edging with golden quatrefoil. Classical urns are in the corners. The bottom is decorated with oval plaque with dark blue enamel on guilloche background with an image of a classical urn surrounded by a floral ornament.

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