A TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF BOX, PRAGUE, 1801

A TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF BOX, PRAGUE, 1801

rectangular with cut corners, engine-turned in alternating horizontal and vertical reeded bands with engraved chevrons, framed by chased leafy scrollwork on a sablé ground, the sides and base similarily decorated, maker's mark PG in a rectangle, town, date and standard marks, the rim of the lid further struck with Prague standard mark '20 B'
9.4 cm., 3¾in. wide

Condition Report:
In good condition, some light wear to base, commensurate with age. Overall weight 113.0g.

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