Oval gold and enamel snuff box, probably Hanau, circa 1780–1790. The lid is centred with an oval enamel miniature depicting a young lady adorned with blue ribbons in her hair, set against an opaque turquoise enamel ground, within a surround of delicate borders embellished with blue and gold foil decoration (paillons); the sides, in white enamel with gold neoclassical urn motifs, divide panels of opaque turquoise enamel, 2,7x8,5x6,2 cm, gross 125g

Oval gold and enamel snuff box, probably Hanau, circa 1780–1790.
The lid is centred with an oval enamel miniature depicting a young lady adorned with blue ribbons in her hair, set against an opaque turquoise enamel ground, within a surround of delicate borders embellished with blue and gold foil decoration (paillons); the sides, in white enamel with gold neoclassical urn motifs, divide panels of opaque turquoise enamel, 2,7x8,5x6,2 cm, gross 125g

Top: There are two small areas of damage to the miniature near the edge, to the left and right of the headdress. A few small chips to the white enamel are present around the rim of the lid.

The turquoise enamel is in very good condition. There is a small loss to the white enamel band at the back. Minor wear to the gilt garland around the perimeter of the underside.

A hallmark is present underneath the lid as well as inside the base.