SWITZERLAND late 18th/early 19th century (attributed to)
Polychrome enameled 18kt gold snuffbox, rectangular hinged shape. The sides are decorated with six green and blue enameled panels on a background of floral waves and knots. The central reserve decoration evokes bouquets of flowers and insects at the four corners, seemingly foraging.
Hallmarks: eagle head (twice on the throat) 1838 - 1846, "prestige" hallmarks: three faded marks, one of which imitates a portcullis charge for Paris 1756-1762 and illegible hallmarks, discharge imitating a hen's head (Paris 1744 - 1750).
Gross weight: 209g - L. 8cm - W. 5,7cm - H. 3,7cm
Condition: three missing enamel flowers on the lid, reverse and right edge.
Live Tuesday 17 December 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 99

SWITZERLAND late 18th/early 19th century (attributed to) Polychrome enameled 18kt gold snuffbox, rectangular hinged shape. The sides are decorated with six green and blue enameled panels on a background of floral waves and knots. The central reserve decoration evokes bouquets of flowers and insects at the four corners, seemingly foraging. Hallmarks: eagle head (twice on the throat) 1838 - 1846, "prestige" hallmarks: three faded marks, one of which imitates a portcullis charge for Paris 1756-1762 and illegible hallmarks, discharge imitating a hen's head (Paris 1744 - 1750). Gross weight: 209g - L. 8cm - W. 5,7cm - H. 3,7cm Condition: three missing enamel flowers on the lid, reverse and right edge.

Estimate
€12,000 - €15,000
Result
€13,650
Buyer's premium
30%
SWITZERLAND late 18th/early 19th century (attributed to) Polychrome enameled 18kt gold snuffbox, rectangular hinged shape. The sides are decorated with six green and blue enameled panels on a background of floral waves and knots. The central reserve decoration evokes bouquets of flowers and insects at the four corners, seemingly foraging. Hallmarks: eagle head (twice on the throat) 1838 - 1846, "prestige" hallmarks: three faded marks, one of which imitates a portcullis charge for Paris 1756-1762 and illegible hallmarks, discharge imitating a hen's head (Paris 1744 - 1750). Gross weight: 209g - L. 8cm - W. 5,7cm - H. 3,7cm Condition: three missing enamel flowers on the lid, reverse and right edge.
Sale Tuesday 17 December 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris