Snuffboxes and Сigarette Сases

Snuffbox with the image of a girl in front of the Altar of Love

    Snuffbox with the image of a girl in front of the Altar of Love

    Switzerland or Germany

    1780

    Gold; champleve enamel, painting, engraving

    2.9 x 6.6 x 5.1 cm, 99 gr

    Maker's signature "TC"; "198"

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    Oval snuffbox with a hinged lid.  Vertical oval medallion "Altar of Love" with the image of a kneeling girl in front of the statue of Cupid is on the lid. The case is decorated with foliate ornament of orange, purple and pink champleve enamel. An oval medallion with the image  of two urns and purple enamel flowers is on the bottom.
    The snuffbox is stored in the authentic box of Moroccan brown leather.

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    Инв.2015/ДПИ