ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN 14k GOLD & HAND PAINTED ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, HANAU c.1860

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19th Century German 14k gold snuff box, of ovoid cartouche form, the cover applied with central enamelled oval plaque of an 18th century French nobleman on a matted ground, surrounded lid decorated with applied flowers in four colours of gold amongst blue enamelled scrolls, the bombé sides and base chased and engraved with flowers amongst scrolls.

Hallmarked 14 (585 gold), Makers mark for Carl Marton Weisshaupt & Sohne, Hanau.

Reference Number: A5467

19th Century German 14k gold snuff box, of ovoid cartouche form, the cover applied with central enamelled oval plaque of an 18th century French nobleman on a matted ground, surrounded lid decorated with applied flowers in four colours of gold amongst blue enamelled scrolls, the bombé sides and base chased and engraved with flowers amongst scrolls.

Hallmarked 14 (585 gold), Makers mark for Carl Marton Weisshaupt & Sohne, Hanau.

Reference Number: A5467

DESCRIPTION

Antique 19th Century German 14k gold snuff box, of ovoid cartouche form, the cover applied with central enamelled oval plaque of an 18th century French nobleman on a matted ground, surrounded lid decorated with applied flowers in four colours of gold amongst blue enamelled scrolls, the bombé sides and base chased and engraved with flowers amongst scrolls. Hallmarked 14 (585 gold standard), Makers mark for Carl Marton Weisshaupt & Sohne, Hanau, circa 1860, incuse stamped '2368'
 

CONDITION

In Excellent Condition - No Damage.


SIZE

Height: 3cm
Width: 9.5 x 6.5cm
Weight: 114g