German Gold and Mother-Of-Pearl Snuff-Box, Berlin or Dresden, Circa 1750

Rectangular, the base, sides, and cover with vibrant opalescent abalone panels applied with chased gold courting figures and animals amidst landscapes with rococo architectural capriccios, all within gold mounts chased with undulating reeding and scrolls, gold lined, marked inside cover and base with marks resembling those of Paris 1744-1750 Size/Dimensions: 8 cm. (3 1⁄8 in.) long Gross weight: 213 gr. (6 oz. 17 dwt.)

Estimation:€34,781.85

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