Lot 156 , A Meissen gold mounted table snuff box, mid 18th century, W. 6.8cm, lid cracked

A Meissen gold mounted table snuff box, mid 18th century, the exterior painted with Deutsche Blumen, the interior of the cover with a gentleman and two ladies in a garden, unmarked, W. 6.8cm, lid cracked
Estimate £200-300

The domed panel to the cover is cracked, the exterior with some splintering around the area, the interior not so noticeable, the reminder of the snuff box has some wear to the base consistent with age and use, the gold mounts are unmarked otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £850