A Meissen snuff box and cover, circa 1750
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A Meissen snuff box and cover, circa 1750
Of oval shape with moulded rococo scrollwork around the edges, decorated with hunting scenes after J.E. Riedinger to all sides, a stag hunt on the cover and front, and a boar hunt on the back and the base, the interior of the box gilt, the cover with a young huntress in a green hunting jacket with gilt-edged bodice and puce skirt, her companion with red jacket holding a shepherds staff, a castle and river landscape in the background, 7.7cm diam (unmounted, the cover with a restored chip to the edge) (2)
Sold for £937 inc. premium

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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