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Lot 416

Lot 416

An early 19th century snuff box, probably Scandinavian.

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Lot 416

Lot Description

An early nineteenth century snuff box, probably Scandinavian, the oval form decorated with foliate and stippled borders and textured panels interspersed with urn motifs, the hinged cover centred by a glazed oval panel of pale blue enamel with applied motifs and monogram and having a shell thumb-piece opening to a gilt interior, the underside further stipple engraved 'Anno 1802'. Two impressed marks only, 'M' and '28', each in a square punch. Maximum length measuring 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm).

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The exterior of the box tests as 82-87% silver and the interior tests as 50% gold & 40% silver. It appears in fairly good overall condition, displaying some general tarnishing and expected surface wear, marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. Some heavier contact marks and scratches to underside. Hinged lid appears in good working order and it closes well, rising only very slightly in closed position. Slight damage to one area of the mount of the glazed panel and there are some heavier scratches and nicks visible to the surface of the glass. Residues of dirt and dust can be seen beneath the glass and the blue enamel is probably faded. Overall the decoration still appears fairly crisp with minimal loss of surface detail. Possibly Norwegian?     

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