Lot 65
  • 65

A silver-gilt and enamel powder box,probably Scandinavian,circa 1900

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • diameter: 5.7cm, 2 1/4 in.
circular, engine-turned under translucent pale lavender-coloured enamel, the lid enriched with gilt paillons and a Danish royal cypher, gilt interior, stamped: 925 and 'Vl ST. & S.', further struck with maker's mark MM, a wheel below a six-pointed star between in an oval

Condition

Excellent condition. The object appears to have seen little, if any, use.
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