French Gold and Enamel Rectangular Snuff Box
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Royal blue guilloché enamel framed by intricate floral swags covers the surface of the snuff box
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- A fine antique French gold and enamel snuff box of exceptional quality
- The lid features a highly detailed, hand-painted enamel of a young couple in love
- The chased and engraved gold elements complement the richness of the royal blue guilloché enamel
- Circa 1790
- 3" wide
Item Details
- Width:
3 Inches - Height:
5/8 Inches - Depth:
1 1/2 Inches - Period:
18th Century - Origin:
France
Flawless enameling adorns this rare 18th-century French gold snuff box. The exquisitely crafted, Louis XVI-period form displays panels of royal blue guilloché enamel and intricate floral swags on every surface, and a beautifully rendered scene of a young couple on the lid. Hand-chased and engraved gold elements add the perfect touch to this ornate container. Bears French gold hallmarks.
Circa 1790
3" wide x 1 1/2" deep x 5/8" high
The taking of snuff was a highly regarded social ritual among the European elite. Snuff box manufacturers were regarded as artists, creating and designing these elegant little boxes using fine metals, gems and other luxurious materials. They were among a gentleman's most expensive and elegant personal effects, and soon became collector's items. Wealthy and fashionable men would have a fair number of them and often offered them as gifts. Also known as "tabatiéres," antique snuff boxes have become some of the most wanted collectibles in recent years. In fact, in a December 2003 auction at Christie's, a gold snuff box sold for £789,250, or $1.3 million.
Circa 1790
3" wide x 1 1/2" deep x 5/8" high
The taking of snuff was a highly regarded social ritual among the European elite. Snuff box manufacturers were regarded as artists, creating and designing these elegant little boxes using fine metals, gems and other luxurious materials. They were among a gentleman's most expensive and elegant personal effects, and soon became collector's items. Wealthy and fashionable men would have a fair number of them and often offered them as gifts. Also known as "tabatiéres," antique snuff boxes have become some of the most wanted collectibles in recent years. In fact, in a December 2003 auction at Christie's, a gold snuff box sold for £789,250, or $1.3 million.
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