A Continental Enamel Snuff Box circa 1780

Description

Heading : A Continental Enamel Snuff Box with hinged cover circa 1780
Date : Circa 1780
Period :William V  Prince of Orange-Nassau
Marks :Painted ‘W’ to underside
Origin :Probably Dutch/The Netherlands
Colour :Blue and white
Pattern :A Gallant Gentleman in landscape
Features :Bombe section
Condition : Crazed externally and on the interior. oxidised gilt metal mounts
Restoration :None
Dimensions :  9cm x 6cm and height 2.8cm
Weight : 144 grams

Eric Knowles Comments

For a snuff box of this same section See: English Enamel boxes Benjamin S . Page 95. The Chapter relating to Continental Painted Enamels