A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box Made for the Turkish Market
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Description
A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box Made for the Turkish Market
Likely Swiss, First Half 19th Century
of serpentine oval form, the lid centered with an enamel plaque of a musical instrument, floral and foliate motif surrounded by a light green ground enamel border with blow foliate banding, the sides with enameled rinceau decoration and opening to a vacant interior.
marked '585' on interior body rim
Width 3 1/8 inches.
Property from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector
Likely Swiss, First Half 19th Century
of serpentine oval form, the lid centered with an enamel plaque of a musical instrument, floral and foliate motif surrounded by a light green ground enamel border with blow foliate banding, the sides with enameled rinceau decoration and opening to a vacant interior.
marked '585' on interior body rim
Width 3 1/8 inches.
Property from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector
Condition
In overall decent, stable condition. the lid having a few scattered surface scratches to enamel. Outermost border of white enamel banding on lid with three areas of loss to enamel. Examination under UV light does not show fluorescence or other indications of restoration. Additional images available upon request.
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A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box Made for the Turkish Market
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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