Snuffbox with the antique scene
Snuffbox with the antique scene
France, Paris
1777
Charles-Alexandre Bouillerot
Gold; casting, filigree enamel, enamel over guilloche, painted enamel
2.8 x 8.2 x 5.9 cm, 133 gr
Gold oval snuffbox with a hinged lid, decorated with enamel green leaves, red berries, white pearl-shaped belt, oval miniatures with the images of trees, made in the grisaille technique and plaques of transparent blue enamel over guilloche The image of a loving couple in front of the Altar of Love in the oval surrounded with the enamel pearl-shaped belt is on the lid.
Инв.2975/ДПИ