A rare early 19thC tortoiseshell and gold framed and lined snuff box with portrait miniature

Lot #120 - A rare early 19thC tortoiseshell and gold framed and lined snuff box with portrait miniature

Auction House:

Cordy's
Sale Name:

John Mains Portobello Antiques Auction
Sale Date:

14 Mar 2017 ~ 10am (NZ time) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 285
14 Mar 2017 ~ 5pm (NZ time) - Session 2: Lots 300 - 593
Lot #:

120
Lot Description:

A rare early 19thC tortoiseshell and gold framed and lined snuff box with portrait miniature
of rectangular form, the portrait of Peter Paul Rubens painted on ivory panel under glass, set to the hinged lid; testing as 14ct gold, quality concealed original hinge, 83 x 62.
Estimate:

NZ$1,800 - 1,800
Realised Price:

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Category:

Precious Objects

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.