Snuffboxes and Сigarette Сases

Snuffbox with the image of Achilles holding a bow

    Snuffbox with the image of Achilles holding a bow

    Switzerland or Germany, Geneve or Hanau

    Circa 1800

    Gold; chasing, coloured enamel painting, enamel over guilloche

    2.6 х 8.4 х 63 cm, 168 gr

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    Swiss or German oval gold and enamelled snuffbox with large conforming raised plaque depicting Achilles seated in the center and holding a bow, Patroclus in armour to his left, and Briseis standing to his right on the Neo-Classic style landscape within enamelled border with gold paillon festoons and green leaves on red translucent ground, all within opaque white border, the side and bottom identically decorated with engine-turning, with four side panels.

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