Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Nov 30, 2025

LOT 335

UNSIGNED, TABATIÈRE - SNUFF BOX, CORNELIA AND HER JEWELS, ENAMEL AND TWO-COLORED GOLD

HKD 70,000 - 120,000

EUR 7,800 - 13,400 / CHF 7,300 - 12,500 / USD 9,100 - 15,500 / JPY 1,390,000 - 2,380,000

Sold: HKD 100,000

A fine and rare rectangular snuff box, possibly Italian, featuring a Geneva enamel plaque on the lid depicting Cornelia and her jewels, framed in rose gold against a chased scrollwork background. The slightly curved sides are adorned with a lozenge pattern, while the engine-turned base showcases a central plumy floral motif within almondshaped rose gold compartments set on a checkered lozenge ground. Equipped with a scrolling bow-shaped thumbpiece, the interior bears the stamps R, T crowned, and N.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Brand Unsigned

Year circa 1900s

Length 90mm

Height 20mm

Width 57mm

Weight 129.3 gr. (approx.)