A gold and micromosaic snuff box, mid-nineteenth century
cartouche-shaped, the lid centred with an oval micromosaic plaque of a spaniel, within a floral enamel frame, the ground decorated with two-coloured gold leafy foliage and flowers on a sablé ground,
Condition Report:
Visually in good order. Please note that the box does currently not open due to the lid being stuck;
the border below the pins along the hinges somewhat irregular and not entirely flush, slightly lifting to the right side, some surface wear throughout; overall weight 84 grams
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cartouche-shaped, the lid centred with an oval micromosaic plaque of a spaniel, within a floral enamel frame, the ground decorated with two-coloured gold leafy foliage and flowers on a sablé ground,
Condition Report:
Visually in good order. Please note that the box does currently not open due to the lid being stuck;
the border below the pins along the hinges somewhat irregular and not entirely flush, slightly lifting to the right side, some surface wear throughout; overall weight 84 grams