Antique German 3-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Hanau, 1850s

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Antique mid-19th century german (hanau) gold box of rectangular form, the hinged lid with a finely engine turned ground framed … Read more Antique mid-19th century german (hanau) gold box of rectangular form, the hinged lid with a finely engine turned ground framed by a border in three colour gold, delicately worked with alternating leaf and floral motifs. The lid centred with an oval reserve, the sides similarly decorated with bands of engine turned ornament and applied multicoloured gold details. The overall design combines precise geometric surface patterning with richly ornamental borders, characteristic of hanau goldsmiths of the period.

hallmarked german gold, maker's mark ccs (charles collins & söhne).

condition

in great condition - please refer to photographs.
size

height 1.5cm // 0.59 inches
diameter 8.5cm // 3.35 inches
width 6cm // 2.36 inches
weight 72.12g this piece has an attribution mark,
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