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MEISSEN, CIRCA 1740
Details
A GOLD-MOUNTED GERMAN PORCELAIN SNUFF-BOX
Meissen, circa 1740
Rectangular box with canted shaped corners and raised lid, the cover, four sides, base and inside of lid painted and gilt with Chinoiserie scenes in oriental landscapes, reeded gold mounts with scrolling thumbpiece, the inside of the base gilt
3½ in. (88 mm.) wide
Meissen, circa 1740
Rectangular box with canted shaped corners and raised lid, the cover, four sides, base and inside of lid painted and gilt with Chinoiserie scenes in oriental landscapes, reeded gold mounts with scrolling thumbpiece, the inside of the base gilt
3½ in. (88 mm.) wide
Provenance
With S. J. Phillips Ltd, London, 1965, acquired by
Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-23).
Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-23).
Special notice
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