A GERMAN GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY DRESDEN, CIRCA 1850
the recumbent hen and her four chicks realistically carved from rock-crystal, mounted within gold cagework chased with scrolls and rocaille on a sablé ground, the cover with taille d'épargne white enamel band with gold lettering which reads 'L'AMOUR SEUL EST LE PLUS FORT'
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) wide
A GERMAN GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY DRESDEN, CIRCA 1850
the recumbent hen and her four chicks realistically carved from rock-crystal, mounted within gold cagework chased with scrolls and rocaille on a sablé ground, the cover with taille d'épargne white enamel band with gold lettering which reads 'L'AMOUR SEUL EST LE PLUS FORT'
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) wide
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