Antique micromosaic plaque set on a chased silver snuff box

£7,500

This curious object, crafted in the style of a Grand Tour souvenir, combines a detailed Italian micromosaic plaque with an antique silver snuffbox.

 

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Description

Of typical form, the rectangular silver box with foliage decoration and hinged back is set with a micromosaic plaque on the top depcting Roman ruins

Details

Country of Origin
Continental, Italian
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th Century
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Classical, Grand Tour
Material
Micro-mosaic, Silver
Colour
Metallic, Multi-coloured

Dimensions

Height
2.5 cm / 0.8 inches
Width
9 cm / 3.5 inches
Depth
5 cm / 2 inches

Reference:
011676

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