LOT 17:
AN ENGLISH GILT PORCELAIN SNUFF BOX, 1TH C.
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500
Estimated price :
$800 - $1,000
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AN ENGLISH GILT PORCELAIN SNUFF BOX, 1TH C.
English porcelain snuff box of rococo cartouche shape manufactured in the Meissen chinoiserie manner. Decorated on the exterior with six quatrefoil cartouches depicting scenes of a Chinese master and his student in orange, red and black. The inside hinged cover shows a similar scene with three figures. With the gilt interior design and the gilt mount with a row of beading. 18th century.
Dimensions: L: 2 1/2 in., ( 6.3 cm.) W: 1 5/8 in., ( 4.1 cm.)
Condition: The box is in a very good condition, no crackr

