Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 185
CATHERINE THE GREAT, ROYAL PURPLE AND GOLD SNUFF BOX Swiss or German, goldsmith's mark F.J.. Made circa 1810. Fine, oval gold and enamel snuff box.
CHF 10,000 - 20,000
HKD 80,000 - 160,000 / USD 10,000 - 20,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 23,750
Two-body, oval, decorated throughout with panels of royal purple guilloche enamel and gold paillons, within white enamel line borders and further gold paillon borders, the hinged lid with a central cartouche containing a diamond set letter E. Punched with goldsmith's mark FJ.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8-32 |
Very good Slightly scratched Slightly restored |
Notes
DIM. 87 x 65 x 25 mm.
Catherine II, known as
Catherine the great
(Ekatarina II), took to
the throne after the
assasination of her
husband. She became the
longest female ruler of
Russia of all times, reigning
from 1762 until 1796. Her
long tenure was credited
to make Russia one of
the strongest powers of
Europe at the time.
To be sold without reserve