Mennecy snuff box in the form of a Chinaman, c.1755
$2,900.00 AUD
Mennecy box of unusual small size, modeled as a robed oriental gent seated, his arms clasping one upright knee, mounted in a silver mount, the lid moulded with flowers. Silver hallmarked for Paris, 1750-56
| Condition | excellent condition |
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| Size | 3.5cm high, 3.5cm wide |
| References | This form is not illustrated in the literature. Most boxes are at leas twice the size, making this a most unusual example. Once attributed to Saint Cloud, it is now thought to be Mennecy; this attribution is due to the slightly creamy paste - Saint Cloud is whiter - and the moulded decoration to the lid. This lid is possibly adapted from a larger example, as there is evidence of grinding to the edges. |
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