A gold-mounted opal matrix snuff box, probably Vienna, circa 1790

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May 13, 10:17 AM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 CHF

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Description

oval, the rose-gold mounts picking up some of the hues in the opal matrix body, the mounts chased with ribbons and ovolos, hung with yellow gold garlands, apparently unmarked

9.1 cm, 3 5/5 in. wide

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