OVAL SNUFF-BOX WITH DEPICTION OF MOTHER WITH CHILD MADE OF GOLD; SPLIT-PEARL-SET AND ENAMEL.
Wohl Genf.
Around 1800.
Fine gold. split-pear-set; translucent enamel decor in dark blue; violet and white.
Oval shape with enamel decoration on all sides. Along the outside jagged frieze; enamelled
and engraved; as well as small urn shaped vases in rectangular frames. Almond-shaped
medallion framed by finely assorted pearls on top of the hinged lid. Inside; fine enamel
painting of a young mother holding her child.
Weight: 52g.
Measurement: 2x7x4;5cm.
Mark: Maker's mark probably later: 'RPC' with beams; engraved.
Art trade; Van Ham.