A late 18th century German gold and guilloche enamel snuff box, Hanau circa 1790
Of oval form with a hinged lid, edge with chased bands of laurel, interspersed with S scrolls and rosettes, the sides with rocaille and C scrolls and rosettes, otherwise with engine turned decoration topped with translucent green enamel (two replaced). Some rosettes in silver. Marked to lid bezel with Hanau 18th carat gold mark (shell).
Length – 6.9 cm / 2.75 inches
Weight – 77 grams / 2.48 ozt
Sold for £4,125
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