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PROBABLY VIENNA, CIRCA 1810, STRUCK WITH THE DUTCH IMPORT MARK FOR GOLD 1814-1831
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AN AUSTRIAN GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY VIENNA, CIRCA 1810, STRUCK WITH THE DUTCH IMPORT MARK FOR GOLD 1814-1831
rectangular box with canted corners, the cover and base set with panels of diamond-shaped engine-turning between horizontal reeding, the polished gold centres chased with the figures of Venus and Aeneas, the borders of polished gold chased with foliage
3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) wide
2¾ oz. (82 gr.)
PROBABLY VIENNA, CIRCA 1810, STRUCK WITH THE DUTCH IMPORT MARK FOR GOLD 1814-1831
rectangular box with canted corners, the cover and base set with panels of diamond-shaped engine-turning between horizontal reeding, the polished gold centres chased with the figures of Venus and Aeneas, the borders of polished gold chased with foliage
3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) wide
2¾ oz. (82 gr.)
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