Snuff box - Copper (finely enamelled) - mounting (engraved & gold-plated) - Rococo snuffbox

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

Estimate  € 850 - € 950
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Rococo tabatière from France, copper finely enameled with a chiselled and gilded mount, antique from the late 18th century, dimensions 4 × 8.4 × 6.9 cm, featuring enamel miniature painting.

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Fine French enameling art from Limoges: this exquisite tabatière combines Rococo elegance with masterful miniature painting. On a shimmering enamel ground, gallant scenes unfold with remarkable detail, framed by a delicately gold-plated mount.

Fine French enameling art from Limoges: this exquisite tabatière combines Rococo elegance with masterful miniature painting. On a shimmering enamel ground, gallant scenes unfold with remarkable detail, framed by a delicately gold-plated mount.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Rococo snuffbox
Country of origin
France
Material
Copper (finely enamelled) - mounting (engraved & gold-plated)
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4 cm
Width
8.4 cm
Depth
6.9 cm
Estimated period
Late 18th century
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