Lot 1018 Dα

An enamelled 18k gold Louis XVI snuff box

Of oval section decorated to all sides with orange enamel over moire ground. The edges mounted with finely chased ornamental borders à deux couleurs with white enamel. The sides divided with pilasters with chased palms on white enamel ground. To the lid a finely painted enamel plaque with Venus and Cupid. Two collection labels to the interior. French prestige marks. The front face with a small cold enamel repair in the upper edge. 3.7 x 8.5 x 6 cm. Weight 202.9 g.
Geneva or Hanau, circa 1780.