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Snuff box 1760-90
Gold, enamel, seed pearls | 2.4 x 6.7 x 5.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 3967
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An oval gold and enamel snuff box, the hinged lid inset with an oval plaque showing two figures before a classical altar, with a border of seed pearls, the box decorated with monochrome landscape and lakeside scenes, with green and white enamel borders.
Provenance
Formerly in the Imperial Russian collection; a gift from Queen Mary to King George V, Christmas 1930.
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Medium and techniques
Gold, enamel, seed pearls
Measurements
2.4 x 6.7 x 5.0 cm (whole object)
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Place of Production
Geneva [Switzerland]
