Lot 515
A mid-nineteenth century Austro-Hungarian silver snuff box, the oblong form with engine turned...
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Lot 515
A mid-nineteenth century Austro-Hungarian silver snuff box, the oblong form with engine turned...
Lot 515
Lot Description
A mid-nineteenth century Austro-Hungarian silver snuff box, the oblong form with engine turned decoration with turquoise and black enamel detail. Austro-Hungarian hallmarks for 1863, town mark distorted. Length measuring 8.4 cm, weight 84 grams.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot displays general surface scratches, marks and wear commensurate with the age and use. Heavy tarnishing visible and would benefit from a clean and polish. Some wear to the definition of the decoration. Some chips and losses to the enamel. Austro-Hungarian mark to the inside base is partly rubbed, the date has been repeated in a separate mark, also TS. Gilding to the interior appears tarnished. Vacant cartouche to the underside.
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