A German Gold-mounted and Gem set Hardstone Snuff Box

细节
A German Gold-mounted and Gem set Hardstone Snuff Box

Circa 1760, unmarked

Formed as the head of a pug dog, carved from amythystine quartz the muzzle set with rose cut diamonds, the eyes with carbuncles and the reeded gold neck mount garnets, the thumbpiece with rose cut diamonds, the cover carved with a hunting scene
2¼in. (6cm.) long
来源
with Bulgari, Rome