Snuffbox with the portrait of Maximilian I Joseph, the King of Bavaria
Snuffbox with the portrait of Maximilian I Joseph, the King of Bavaria
early 19th century
Éttiene Louis Blerzy
Gold, glass; engraving, embossing, enamelover engraving, painting
2.4 х 9.1 х 6.7 cm, 180 gr
Maker’s mark: “ELB”; city of Paris 1798-1809
Gold oval snuffbox with a hinged lid. An oval portrait of Maximilian I Joseph in the dress coat with red sash, with a star of the Order of St. George of Bavaria and a star of the Order of St. Hubert is on the glazed lid. The case is decorated with rectangular blue enamel panels bordered with black enamel frames, engraved with geometric patterns, garlands and flowers. Large vase in the Neo classical style standing on one leg, decorated with black opaque enamel and carved curls is on the snuffbox bottom.
Инв.1806/ДПИ