A RARE DANISH VARICOLOR GOLD AND ENAMEL OVAL SNUFF BOX, MAKER'S MARK ? CRO, COPENHAGEN, ASSAY MASTER FREDRICK FABRICIUS, CIRCA 1775
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April 22, 05:36 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
Lot Details
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A RARE DANISH VARICOLOR GOLD AND ENAMEL OVAL SNUFF BOX, MAKER'S MARK ? CRO, COPENHAGEN, ASSAY MASTER FREDRICK FABRICIUS, CIRCA 1775
chased with husk pendants within strapwork and with borders of interlaced ribbons enclosing quatrefoils, the cover mounted with an enamel miniature of Mars, the base with an obelisk and urn guarded by angels, the front with a trophy of basket of flowers, scythe and spade, the back with a flower-draped urn and crossed arrow and quiver, the ends with sprays of flowers
marked on rim with city mark, maker’s mark, and assay master
length 3 in.
7.5 cm