Description & Technical information
An important rectangular gold snuff box with rounded corners. The hinged cover is decorated with parallel strips forming a diamond pattern. The cover and base panels are adorned with palmette patterns on a matte background. The box is decorated with foliage patterns on "amati" background as well as in the rounded corners. On the box a monogram has been engraved A.S as well as an emblem: ducal crown surmounted by an eagle.
Weight: 4.02in. (114g).
Period: Early 19th century
Medium: gold
Signature: Gold marks from the early 19th century. Eagle head, 18 K.
goldsmith: IORc.
Categories: Jewellery
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