Gold and email cigarette box

Period	19th century
Medium	gold
Dimensions	1 x 8 x 5 cm (0³/₈ x 3¹/₈ x 2 inches)
Gallery	Galerie Ouaiss Antiquités

Description
Technical

Cigarette box entirely enamelled on a gold base. It is bordered by a wavy border decorated with small flowers and leaves. The blue enamel is punctuated with small gold squares with dots. The borders are linked together by two fluted rods. In the center on the main side a gold escutcheon set in a frame with the inscription "DE GENERE HUBA" suggesting that this piece belongs to the Hungarian family of the same name. The blazon represents a calf pierced by an arrow. The opening is strewn with small diamonds. Very fine work. Very good condition.Master goldsmith: AL in a rhombus.Poicon gold: eagle head in a hexagon in use since 1919
Weight: 104 gr
Price: 8500 Euros.
Ref: 6077

Period: 19th century
Medium: gold
Dimensions: 1 x 8 x 5 cm (0³/₈ x 3¹/₈ x 2 inches)
Categories: Jewellery