21st Jul, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 113
 

113

A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, marked FJ crowned, a stylised flower, and a crowned R resembling...

A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, marked FJ crowned, a stylised flower, and a crowned R resembling the Paris date letter, probably Hanau circa 1800, also struck with French eagle post 1838 warranty mark for gold, oval with hinged cover, the sides, base and cover decorated with blue enamel over an engine turned ground, the cover set with an oval enamelled panel depicting classical figures in a garden setting, all within white opalescent and green enamel bead and ropework borders, large loss of enamel to base, 7cm wide

Sold for £2,700
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800


 

. Marks struck to inside of cover, all three with some wear. Duty marks struck to rim. Large amount of loss to the enamel on base. Front panel has also had re-enamelling. Hairline crack to the inset panel in cover, and one or two scratches. Some discolouration and losses to the smalles enamel borders on the sides of the box, mostly below the hinge ant to the front. Cover closing well, hinge appears free from damage. 81.2gr.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale, 21st Jul, 2018

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