A St. Cloud silver-mounted swan snuff box and cover
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A St. Cloud silver-mounted snuff box, circa 1745
In the form of a swan resting on reeds painted in red and green, its neck and head placed in between its wings, the cover decorated with vignettes of a seated Oriental and a pagoda on the outside, and flower sprigs on the inside, with contemporary silver mount, Paris, circa 1744-50, with discharge mark for Antoine Leschaudel, 7cm diam, 5.3cm high (three tight discoloured haircracks)
Sold for £1,250 inc. premium

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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