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Carl Albrecht Böck (active 1798-1821)

Snuff box 1799

Enamel, gold (18 ct) | 2.1 x 9.4 x 4.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 4405

Carl Albrecht Böck (active 1798-1821)

Snuff box 1799

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Description

Rectangular gold and blue enamel snuff box with rounded ends, the enamel divided into broad bands of blue basse taille on an engine-turned ground of concentric circles, alternating with bands of opaque pale blue enamel with narrow black stripes.

Provenance

Gift to Queen Mary from Mrs David Gubbay, Christmas 1941
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Carl Albrecht Böck (active 1798-1821)
(goldsmith)

Search the collection Austria
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Mary of the United Kingdom (1867-1953)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Enamel, gold (18 ct)

gold, enamel, blue paint

tooled, basse-taille, painted

Measurements

2.1 x 9.4 x 4.3 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Bibelots and Gold Boxes
Object type(s)
containers
boxes
containers for smoking
snuff boxes
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative motifs
Circles (as decorative motifs)
Places

Place of Production

Vienna [Austria]

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