Small rectangular tortoiseshell snuffbox. The hinged lid is adorned with a micro-mosaic oval medallion depicting St. Peter's Square in Rome. The landscape stands out against the dark background of the box. The micro-mosaic and tortoiseshell are set in a gold frame.
Large guarantee mark: Head of Sardanapalus facing left, in an oval frame (1819-1838).
Restoration period
Circa: 1820
Dim: W:6,1cm, D:4,6cm, H:1,5cm
Condition report: in good condition, with light wear in places.
- Reference :
- 2749
- Availability :
- Object available
- Width :
- 6 (cm)
- Height :
- 2 (cm)
- Depth :
- 5 (cm)
- Period::
- 19th century
- Style::
- Catering
- Materials::
- Micromosaic, Flake
- Identifier Exists:
- False
