Important French Snuffbox In Polychrome Gold And Enamel

An elegant oval snuffbox in polychrome gold, made in France in the 19th century in the 18th-century style, embellished with magnificent panels of translucent guilloché enamel in an intense red-orange color. The lid is adorned with a fine oval plaque of painted enamel depicting Mars and Venus, set within a rich frame of finely chased gold decorated with polychrome enamels. The entire setting features an elegant decoration of musical and gardening trophies, alternating with enameled floral garlands, while the sides are punctuated by refined vases in gold and blue enamel—elements typical of high-end French goldsmithing of the period. The interior, completely lined in gold, attests to the exceptionally high quality of the craftsmanship. The base bears French hallmarks, confirming its status as a significant piece of goldsmithing.
Weight: 209 g
Dimensions: 8.5 × 6.2 × 4 cm
An elegant objet d’art of high French goldsmithing, characterized by the extraordinary quality of its guilloché enamels, rich polychrome decoration, and a refined enamel plaque depicting Mars and Venus, intended for the most discerning collectors of gold and enamel snuffboxes.