A gold and enamel snuff box, probably German or Englishcirca 1720 of cartouche shape, the lid inset with a French or Geneva watchcase painted with the Madonna and child, St. John and another infant holding a golden apple, within a chased leafy scroll border incorporating vignettes of dogs barking at a bird in a tree and a rabbit in a hilly landscape, slightly raised thumbpiece, the sides similarly chased, including hunting hounds, the interior of the lid with the reverse of the enamel plaque representing ta watermill in a windy seascape, two villagers on donkeys in the foreground, unmarked7.5cm., 3 in. wideCondition reportsome small chips and surface scratches to enamel on the lid, the chasing and enamel on inside of lid in crisp condition The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
A gold and enamel snuff box, probably German or Englishcirca 1720 of cartouche shape, the lid inset with a French or Geneva watchcase painted with the Madonna and child, St. John and another infant holding a golden apple, within a chased leafy scroll border incorporating vignettes of dogs barking at a bird in a tree and a rabbit in a hilly landscape, slightly raised thumbpiece, the sides similarly chased, including hunting hounds, the interior of the lid with the reverse of the enamel plaque representing ta watermill in a windy seascape, two villagers on donkeys in the foreground, unmarked7.5cm., 3 in. wideCondition reportsome small chips and surface scratches to enamel on the lid, the chasing and enamel on inside of lid in crisp condition The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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