Lot 595 , A late 18th/early 19th century French? gold and polychrome enamel oval snuff box

A late 18th/early 19th century French? gold and polychrome enamel oval snuff box, the central scene with birds and ruins, the top side and base with blue guilloche enamelled panels and green enamel borders, indistinct marks, 59mm, gross weight 57.8 grams, enamel a.f.
£1,000-1,500

Condition:
Loss/damage to green enamel on all borders, but mostly to the base and base rim. Scratched area to one blue enamel panel. Enamel has been later restored in places. Loss to white enamel in places. Marks rubbed on lid and base.

Sold for £2,200