Antique Enameled Snuff or Bonbon Box with Pastoral Miniature Scene and Gilt Decoration Vintage

Antique Enameled Snuff or Bonbon Box with Pastoral Miniature Scene and Gilt Decoration VintageItem: Antique Enameled Snuff or Bonbon Box with Pastoral Miniature Scene and Gilt Decoration Additional Description This antique oval box is constructed with a metal body, finished in a rich turquoise blue enamel decorated with continuous undulating engine turned (guilloch style) patterning. The sides are further embellished with raised gilt scrollwork motifs, applied in relief and following a Rococo inspired ornamental vocabulary. The hinged lid is

The painter demonstrates a confident academic hand

This is an excellent supporting piece for a layered French interior and works beautifully beneath urns

examples combining marble and ormolu became especially prized for their classical elegance and luxurious materials

mellow gilt surface with natural age toning and wear

framing hand-painted enamel portrait miniature

customized

Materials: Oil on handwoven linen canvas

These pieces were popular in export markets and were commonly sold in tourist centers and specialty shops throughout Mexico

making them popular for portrait display

works on paper

Wilcox Silver Plate Co - Meriden

Woman in Blue Dress with Blue Collar