Snuffbox with painted enamel scene of Paris and Helen
Snuffbox with painted enamel scene of Paris and Helen
Germany, Hanau
circa 1810
Charles Collins & Söhne (?), Richard & Soutter PT - miniature author
Multicolored gold; engraving, chasing, enamel over engraving, painted enamel
2.2 x 7.0 cm, 103 gr
Several illegible marks
Gold round snuffbox with a removable lid. Round enamel miniature is on the lid. It is based on the plot of Jean-Louis David "The Love of Paris and Helen" (1788, Louvre)/ The miniature is enclosed in narrow blue enamel frame. The case is decorated with chased curls, leaves and stripes.
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