A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX

PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1750/1760

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A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1750/1760
rectangular yellow jasper box, mounted in burnished and matted gold cagework, the hinged cover chased and pierced with asymmetrical rocaille and floral swags, the borders reeded and the corners enriched with pilasters, c-scrolls, and repoussé flowers bearing sablé accents, raised incorporated thumbpiece chased with undulating scrolls, later hinged emerald green leather case, the interior cover with retailer's stamp of Garrard & Co. Ltd
2 5/8 in. (67 mm.) wide (2)
来源
Christie's, London, 9 December 2008, lot 185.