Oval engine-turned gold and enamel snuff box, 19th century, in the 18th-century taste, probably Hanau. The lid is centred with an oval enamel miniature depicting a fisherman and fisherwoman by the sea, within a surround of white beaded decoration, enriched with red and green enamelled friezes and garlands. The sides are ornamented with engine-turned reserves overlaid with translucent blue enamel. 7x5.3 cm; gross 107g

Oval engine-turned gold and enamel snuff box, 19th century, in the 18th-century taste, probably Hanau. The lid is centred with an oval enamel miniature depicting a fisherman and fisherwoman by the sea, within a surround of white beaded decoration, enriched with red and green enamelled friezes and garlands. The sides are ornamented with engine-turned reserves overlaid with translucent blue enamel. 7x5.3 cm; gross 107g

Average overall condition.

Top:
Scratches to the enamel of the miniature centred on the lid. Some losses to the green enamel on the leaves, as well as damage to one white pearl on the frieze.

Body:
Chip to the translucent enamel on the front panel. Small cracks to the white pearls of the frieze, and losses to the green enamel on some leaves in the lower section.

Underside:
Micro-scratches to the translucent enamel creating a matte area at the centre. Enamel loss to one leaf. Cracks to the white enamel of the pearl frieze.