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Lot 169
  • 169

A German gold, enamel and gem-set snuff box, maker's mark L&S, probably Hanau, circa 1810

Estimate
30,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked inside cover and base, the rim stamped SB 28
  • Gold, enamel, hardstone
  • length 3 3/8 in.
  • 8.7cm
rectangular with cut corners, the cover with panels of dancing cupids surrounded by champlevé turquoise and white enamel, and panels of filigree set with rose diamonds and split pearls

Provenance

Sotheby's, Geneva, 16 November 1993, lot 113
Sotheby's, Paris, 30 October 2008, lot 78

Condition

one split pearl missing, otherwise good
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