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RARE RUSSIAN GOLD & ENAMEL BOX. Comprising an exceptionally crafted gold snuff box. The lid with glass painted view of fishermen done in sepia. The sides and base in translucent steel blue enamel over a guilloche dotted ground and bordered with bands of yellow gold, chased with scrolling leaves and enameled in translucent green and with simulated pearls of white opaque enamel. Hallmarked St. Petersburg. Dated 1780 and struck with the maker's mark for Jean Francois Xavier Boudde. The interior also with scratched inventory number 768A. Diameter 2.75 inches (7 cm). Stunning!
Important Notice: The absence of condition information in the description does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition, a condition report is available by request.
Estimate:
$8,000 - 12,000
€ 6,400 - 9,600
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Price Realized: $10,000.00
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