OVAL YELLOW GOLD SNUFF-BOX WITH FLAMING HEARTS.
Presumably Hanau.
Around 1790's.
Gold 18 carat.
Oval shape with hinged lid. Decoration with engraved; central reverses on all sides
showing engraved music supplies. Inside on the lid and on the bottom of the box; each an
oval medaillion with depiction of a vase with two flaming hearts.
Weight: 74g.
Measurement: 3x8;5x4;4cm.
Mark: Inspection mark indistinct; maker's mark 'MC' under crown; number 20 and inv.no.794.
Art trade; Van Ham.