Snuff box 1770 - 1800
Gold, enamel | 1.7 x 9.1 x 6.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 3872
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Rounded rectangular gold and enamelled snuff box, the hinged lid inset with an engraved plaque with a scene of Pan and wood nymphs with an enamelled border of gold diaper on royal blue ground, and scalloped blue and black enamelled borders with foliate details; similar decoration to sides and base.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII by Sir Henry Thompson, Bt.
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Medium and techniques
Gold, enamel
Measurements
1.7 x 9.1 x 6.2 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Hanau [Germany]