Important gold snuff box
Important gold snuff box
Important oval snuff box in 18ct gold in three colors, finely worked with geometric patterns, floral and foliated inlays. On the lid, initials with crown on green enamel of King Frederick August I of Saxony, Dresden, 1805-1827.
Height | 3.5 cm |
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Length | 8.2 cm |
Depth | 4.5 cm |
Weight | 154 g |
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Provenance | Paris, France |
Century | XVIII |
Description
This important oval-shaped snuff box in three-color 18ct gold is finely crafted with geometric patterns, floral and foliated inlays. On the sides, there are loggias with four capitals adorned with busts in classical style, adding a touch of refinement and artistic mastery. On the lid, the initials of King Frederick Augustus I of Saxony (1805 – 1827), crowned on green enamel, attest to the importance and royal origin of the piece. Made in Dresden.