GOLD; ENAMEL AND SPLIT-PEARL-AND-DIAMOND-SET SNUFF-BOX WITH AMOR.
London.
1804.
Alexander Strachan.
Gold; 18 carat. Split-pear-set; small diamonds; translucent blue and white enamel.
Rectangular shape with curved and guilloched sides. The hinged lid framed by small
diamonds and densely set seed beads on white enamel. The top with translucent blue enamel
on guilloched background. Central Medallion under glass cover; showing small cupid between
branches in grisaille on brick-red ground.
Weight: 136g.
Measurement: 3x8;2x5cm.
Mark: Inspection mark London 1804; Standard 18 carat; maker's mark Alexander J. Strachan (after 1799; Grimwade no.46).
Art trade; Van Ham.