A Mennecy silver-mounted snuff box and cover, recumbent hound
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A Mennecy silver-mounted snuff box and cover, circa 1750
Modelled as a recumbent hound lying on a grassy naturalistic ground, her pup at her feet, the lid decorated with a moulded basketweave pattern, the inside with a flower bouquet of roses and tulips, later French mounts, 7cm diam (some typical rubbing to the enamel colours on the base)
Sold for £1,750 inc. premium

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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