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A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX Circa 1750, probably Mennecy

$3,000
£2,273.35
€2,649.70
CA$4,288.30
A$4,342.01
CHF 2,470.15
MX$52,768.98
NOK 29,198.46
SEK 29,045.07
DKK 19,807.17

About the Item

A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX Circa 1750, probably Saint-Cloud Modelled as a reclining monk, one hand supporting his bald head, the other holding a rosary and with a crutch at his side, the interior lid painted in puce camaïeu with a harbor scene 2in. (7.2cm.) long PROVENANCE Anon. sale; Sotheby's, London, 11 April 1978, lot 371 Christies, 24 May, 2000, lot 139
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
    Minor structural damages. Crack that runs along cover. Slight roughness to both sleeves.
  • Seller Location:
    Spencertown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RMA019861stDibs: LU1620241013302

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