Fine Pique work tortoiseshell snuff box Baccarat A refined example of post-war

A refined example of post-war European decorative art

Length : 225 cms (88

this low table stands as a testament to historical Italian artistry

where they are admired for their joyous decorative expression and historical significance within the sphere of 19th century trade

giving glass artisans an opportunity to demonstrate their skill in emulating ornate forms

Fine Pique work tortoiseshell snuff box Baccarat A refined example of post-warFine Pique work tortoiseshell snuff box England, Circa 1780 Diameter: 7 cms (2. 8 ins) Height: 2. 1 cms (0. 8 ins) A fine 18th century circular snuff box inlaid with gold pique work and (once) polished steel discs, the central panel on the lid depicting an allegory of love inset within a gold tooled frame, a cherub seated in a chariot holding a rose and being pulled by butterflies.