Silver snuffbox with turquoise and coral inlays, Sino-Tibetan work, 19th century Round-shaped, with molded and applied decoration on each side of a circular medallion bordered by a ruyi head and adorned in its center with a flower in turquoise and coral inlay. The shoulder is embellished with similar inlays and the shoulders with applied foliage. The foot is flat and the en suite stopper topped with a malachite half-ball. Hallmark marks on the bottom of the foot. Total height: 7.5 cm; gross weight: 70 g Small dent. Provenance: Millon-Jutheau Millon-Jutheau sale, Hôtel Drouot, October 19, 1990, lot n°36 (illustrated).
Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€329
Buyer's premium
32%
Silver snuffbox with turquoise and coral inlays, Sino-Tibetan work, 19th century
Round-shaped, with molded and applied decoration on each side of a circular medallion bordered by a ruyi head and adorned in its center with a flower in turquoise and coral inlay. The shoulder is embellished with similar inlays and the shoulders with applied foliage. The foot is flat and the en suite stopper topped with a malachite half-ball. Hallmark marks on the bottom of the foot.
Total height: 7.5 cm; gross weight: 70 g
Small dent.
Provenance: Millon-Jutheau
Millon-Jutheau sale, Hôtel Drouot, October 19, 1990, lot n°36 (illustrated).
Sale
Friday 24 April・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris