Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 177
DIANA & ACTEON, GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX Swiss. Made circa 1800. Fine and rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel snuff box.
CHF 15,000 - 25,000
HKD 120,000 - 200,000 / USD 15,000 - 25,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 10,625
Rectangular with rounded corners, the sides decorated with hand engraved and white enamel panels , the corners decorated with foliate pattern, the base decorated to match with black enamel, gold and enamel foliate pattern, the border with repeat pattern, hinged lid with finely painted enamel scene representing the Diana and Acteon.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8-24-32 |
Good Slightly scratched Slightly chipped Slightly restored |
Notes
DIM. 88 x 58 x 16 mm.
Provenance: Sothebys, Nov. 25th, 1971.
To be sold without reserve