German Gilt-Metal Mounted Porcelain Double-Sided Snuff Box Probably Furstenberg, circa 1760-65
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Description
Of rectangular form, the concave sides with landscape scenes painted in puce within a rocaille molded border, each interior of the hinged lid painted with lovers in a landscape. Length 4 inches (10 cm)
Literature:
For comparable examples with landscape and figural decoration see Barbara Beaucamp Markowsky, Porzellandosen des 18 Jahrhundert, Klinkhardt and Bierman Munich 1985, item 247 p.300 and item 248 p.301 for similar form.
One lid detached, some stains, rub to decoration, some tarnish and oxidation to gilt metal.
Condition
One lid detached, some stains, rub to decoration, some tarnish and oxidation to gilt metal.
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German Gilt-Metal Mounted Porcelain Double-Sided Snuff Box Probably Furstenberg, circa 1760-65
Estimate $500 - $800
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