Snuffbox with the scene with Perseus and Cupid during the rescue of Andromeda from the sea monster
Snuffbox with the scene with Perseus and Cupid during the rescue of Andromeda from the sea monster
Britain, London
1807-1808
J. Horn & D.S. Ash
Gold; chasing, engraving, punching, polishing
2.2 x 9.3 x 6.8 cm, 185 g
Presentation inscription on the lid inner side: "Major Thos. Christr. Gardner From THE OFFICERS of the 95.TH REG.T As a mark of their Esteem and Regard". Marks on the front rim: half-rubbed maker's mark "J.S…", English gold duty mark 1798-1821, in the form of a profile of George III in an oval; London assay office mark 1756-1821 – a crowned leopard's head; London date letter "m" (for May 1807 - May 1808); English standard mark for 18-karat gold after 1798 in the form of a crown and English standard for 18-karat gold 1798–1974
Gold snuffbox, cartouche-shaped, with a hinged lid, with a thumb piece. The lid is decorated by chasing with a relief image of a scene from the ancient Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda, where Perseus, accompanied by Eros, rescues Andromeda from the sea monster. The composition is framed by scrolls and rocaille patterns, as well as allegories of the four elements: a fish, a dog, a bird and a dragon, in the corners. The fluted edge of the lid is framed by a border imitating snakeskin. The sides and base are made of matte gold, imitating suede.
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