Collection of snuff boxes (enamel, gold & tortoiseshell)
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Framed Print of Collection of snuff boxes (enamel, gold & tortoiseshell)
3025206 Collection of snuff boxes (enamel, gold and tortoiseshell) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Top: A CHARLES II SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
circa 1680
oval tortoiseshell box, the interior of the cover set with a complicated mechanism held in place on the exterior by two revolving dials, one engraved with Venus, Goddess of Love, attended by Cupid, the other with Mars, God of War, holding a sword, flanking a central stud engraved with scrolling foliage surmounted by a sun in splendour with crescent moon below, the cornerstraps and mount finely engraved with urns and foliage and a mask, the sides with three silver studs and oval plaques at the ends, one engraved This Box was Made att Edenburgh in ye year: 1560 and the other Repair d in London in ye year: 1728 : for Sam: Wadeson
3A in. (95 mm.) wide
Centre: A FRENCH ROYALIST COMMEMORATIVE GOLD-MOUNTED SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1814
rectangular dark tortoiseshell box, opening on the short side, the cover applied with three white enamelled gold fleur-de-lys, surmounted by a matted gold scroll with blue enamelled inscription Messe pour Le Roi 3 Juin 1814, below chased and engraved gold branches of a palm tree and an olive tree tied by a ribbon, polished gold mount with plain thumbpiece, in silk and plush lined original red morocco case
3Ao in. (84 mm.) wide (2)
Bottom: A SWISS TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD BOX
THE MOVEMENT BY CHARLES BRUGUIER, GENEVA, CIRCA 1860
rectangular tortoiseshell box, the cover centred with a hinged oval enamelled cover, a slide on the front side opening the flap and releasing the mechanism of the colourfully plumed singing bird rotating on its axis, flapping its wings, turning its head and opening its beak to whistle a tune; a key inside hinged compartment on reverse
3A in. (95 mm.) wide ); Photo eChristies Images; European, out of copyright. © Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
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Media ID 22628036
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Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 20.3cm (7.6" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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