Description

A sumptuous early 18th century gold box of cartouche form with a hinged lid. The top panel is chased with the classical goddess Diana reclining in a forest setting with an Apollo mask above. The shaped side panels are decorated with dogs and birds. There is an old German or Austrian collector’s label attached inside. Lovely crisp finish. Supplied with later fitted blue box.

Weight 68g, 2 troy oz approx..
Width 6.5cm, 2.5ins.
English, Dutch or German
Circa 1725
Solid gold, high grade probably 18 or 22ct.

Marks. Stamped twice on the edge of the box with an “owl” mark.

Provenance
Sotheby’s New York, 24 October 1979, lot 118
Sotheby’s London, 2016, lot 708

The box is in very good condition overall. Lovely crisp finish. The hinge works well. The box is very clean. Slight signs of wear particularly to the underside and a minimal dink to the base.

No maker assigned

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