A St. Cloud silver-mounted lion snuff box and cover
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A St Cloud snuff box and cover in the shape of a lion, circa 1740
The animal modelled reclining, its coat decorated with Kakiemon-style flowers, his face with a chocolate-brown tint, his nose, eyes and mouth picked out in red, the cover decorated with Kakiemon-style sprigs, the mid 18th century silver mount with French discharge marks, 7.5cm diam, 5cm high (the lid broken)
Estimate:
£1,200 - 1,800
€1,400 - 2,100
US$ 1,800 - 2,700

Category: Decorative Arts / European Ceramics

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