ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH 18K GOLD-MOUNTED & JAPANESE LACQUER SNUFF BOX c.1840
19th Century French 18k gold-mounted & Japanese lacquer snuff box, oval shaped, smooth polished sides and the lid mounted with a 18th century Japanese lacquered panel, very finely hand painted with gold depicting a Japanese silk robes merchant crossing the bridge, in landscape depicting exotic birds perched on a bamboo fence. Lid set with a stylized, slightly protruding boarders acting as grip and thumb-piece. Hallmarked with French small gold guarantee marks.
Reference Number: A4847
19th Century French 18k gold-mounted & Japanese lacquer snuff box, oval shaped, smooth polished sides and the lid mounted with a 18th century Japanese lacquered panel, very finely hand painted with gold depicting a Japanese silk robes merchant crossing the bridge, in landscape depicting exotic birds perched on a bamboo fence. Lid set with a stylized, slightly protruding boarders acting as grip and thumb-piece. Hallmarked with French small gold guarantee marks.
Reference Number: A4847
19th Century French 18k gold-mounted & Japanese lacquer snuff box, oval shaped, smooth polished sides and the lid mounted with a 18th century Japanese lacquered panel, very finely hand painted with gold depicting a Japanese silk robes merchant crossing the bridge, in landscape depicting exotic birds perched on a bamboo fence. Lid set with a stylized, slightly protruding boarders acting as grip and thumb-piece. Hallmarked with French small gold guarantee marks.
Reference Number: A4847
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century French exquisite 18k gold-mounted & Japanese lacquer snuff box, oval shaped, smooth polished sides and the lid mounted with a 18th century Japanese lacquered panel, very finely hand painted with gold depicting a Japanese silk robes merchant crossing the bridge, in landscape depicting exotic birds perched on a bamboo fence. Lid set with a stylized, slightly protruding boarders acting as grip and thumb-piece. Hallmarked with French small gold guarantee marks (Owl, 750 standard)
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 3cm
Width: 8 x 7cm
Weight: 95g