Lot 489

Probably Berlin, 92 x 66 x 37 mm, 137 g, circa 1760
A rare snuff box with subtle amorous scene painted on the inside of the lid
Case: polychrome enamel, gilt brass mountings.
Oval shape with lid, inside lid, sides and base with opaque polychrome miniature painting of pastoral genre scenes showing various groups of people in conversation, fishing or touring the local castle. The inner lid shows a subtle amorous scene of a gardener selling his produce. Gilt metal mountings with decorative scrolls and rosettes.