Snuffbox with an image of sailing-vessels
Snuffbox with an image of sailing-vessels
France, Paris
1778
Jean-Joseph Barriére
Gold, tortoise shell; chasing, enamel over guilloche, repousse
3.25 х 8.3 х 6.3 cm, 146 gr
Maker's mark: "J.J.B."; city of Paris 1776; several illegible marks
Oval multi-coloured gold snuffbox with a hinged lid. A multi-coloured gold and mother-of-pearl miniature with an image of a sailing-vessel, a bridge, a tower and a tree on dark blue translucent enamel background over guilloche, framed with an interlaced ribbon. The lateral sides and bottom are decorated with plaques depicting sailing-vessels drifting by buildings and trees on dark blue translucent enamel background over guilloche, bordered by gold frames with floral ornament and rocailles.
Инв.4455.16/ДПИ