A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED WHITE SNUFF BOX AND COVER
St. Cloud or Mennecy, mid 18th century
Modelled as a recumbent pug dog, its coat moulded with flowering prunus branches, the oval cover moulded with rows of florets, 6.25cm wide
Estimate: |
£300 - £500
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Hammer price:
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£260 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Provenance
The collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021)
See Bellmans website for
further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
CONDITION REPORT
Fine haircrack running from the dog's hind quarters to the rim, approx. 4cm length.Minor loss to the silver rim