A gold and enamel portrait snuff box, probably German, circa 1825

rectangular with cut corners, lid inset with a miniature of a handsome Southern beauty, with plumed turban-like cap, embroidered gown and her best gold jewellery, within blue and black enamelled flower and tendril borders, the side and base with goosefoot engine turning within similar borders, opening vertically, prestige marks including St Petersburg assay master A.Y and French 3e garantie

some minor losses to enamel by the hinge, otherwise good condition
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Although the marks are very slightly different, it is evident from the design that this box originated from the same workshop as the previous lot.