01-14-201201-14-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2579BBoston
January 14, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Continental Silver-mounted Enameled Copper Snuff Box

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$385$325
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2579BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 14, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Continental Silver-mounted Enameled Copper Snuff Box, late 18th/early 19th century, cushion shaped, with finely speckled blue and pink ground, the hinged lid with raised gilt and green decoration of Poseidon and consorts riding dolphins, the body with strapwork, lg. 3 3/8, ht. 1 5/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

one corner of base with chip and enamel loss (approx. 1/2 in.). overall small losses and/or firing flaws to applied decoration.

Keywords

Poseidon