ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN 18K SOLID GOLD DECORATIVE SNUFF BOX, HANAU c.1840

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19th Century German 18k gold snuff box, made in the style of the early 1720's boxes, cartouche shaped, chased with a scene depicting possibly a Dutch lady being served tea by her Oriental servants, dressed in 17th century dress, lid and base embossed with rocaille shells, rococo scrolls and the sides engraved with cross-hatch corners and floral garlands. 

Hallmarked with German Hanau pseudo marks (750).

Reference Number: A5117

19th Century German 18k gold snuff box, made in the style of the early 1720's boxes, cartouche shaped, chased with a scene depicting possibly a Dutch lady being served tea by her Oriental servants, dressed in 17th century dress, lid and base embossed with rocaille shells, rococo scrolls and the sides engraved with cross-hatch corners and floral garlands. 

Hallmarked with German Hanau pseudo marks (750).

Reference Number: A5117

DESCRIPTION

Antique mid-19th Century German 18k solid gold snuff box, made in the style of the early 1720's boxes, cartouche shaped, chased with a scene depicting possibly a Dutch lady being served tea by her Oriental servants, dressed in 17th century dress, lid and base embossed with rocaille shells, rococo scrolls and the sides engraved with cross-hatch corners and floral garlands. Hallmarked with German Hanau pseudo marks (tested 750 standard).

CONDITION

In Great Condition - No Damage.

SIZE

Height: 2.5cm
Width: 9 x 7cm
Weight: 110.7g