Snuffbox with the portrait of Joseph II, King of Germany, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
Snuffbox with the portrait of Joseph II, King of Germany, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
Germany or Switzerland, Hanau or Geneva
circa 1790
Gold, glass, fresh-water pearls; engraving, chasing, enamel over engraving, enamel over guilloche
7.3 x 2.4 cm, 136 gr
Gold round snuffbox with a removable lid. On the cover is An oval miniature under glass with the portrait of Joseph II Benedict Augustus Johann Anton Michael Adam, King of Germany, framed by fresh-water pearls is on the lid. Joseph II is depicted with the sign of the Order of the Golden Fleece and the ribbon of the Order of Maria Theresa. The case is decorated with transparent blue enamel on guilloche background and gold floral ornament over enamel; relief floral ornament, ornated with transparent green enamel and small fresh-water pearls.
Инв.1805/ДПИ