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June 15, 2015

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LOT 148

Lot 148

Meissen Pug’s Head Snuff Box, c.1750

Meissen Pug’s Head Snuff Box, c.1750
Lot 148 Details
Meissen Pug’s Head Snuff Box, c.1750

with silver mount, formed as a pug’s head with black nose and grey and brown markings, the cover painted in colours on the exterior with a turkey and two hens, a couple in theatrical costume on the inside, the interior all gilt
width 2.6" — 6.5 cm.

Estimate $3,500-$5,000

Realised: $5,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Meissen Pug’s Head Snuff Box, c.1750
  • Meissen Pug’s Head Snuff Box, c.1750
  • Meissen Pug’s Head Snuff Box, c.1750
  • Meissen Pug’s Head Snuff Box, c.1750
  • Meissen Pug’s Head Snuff Box, c.1750
  • Meissen Pug’s Head Snuff Box, c.1750
  • Meissen Pug’s Head Snuff Box, c.1750
Literature:

Also painted on the interior of its cover with a turkey gobbler and two hens, a similar pug’s head snuff box is illustrated by Mary Campbell Gristina in The Wark Collection, Early Meissen Porcelain, The Cummer Gallery of Art, 1984, no. 550

CONDITION DETAILS

Some wear to areas on the exterior of the cover; otherwise substantially in good condition; although not obviously marked, there may be a mark beneath the gilt interior, where a spot of underglaze blue is revealed at the edge of the gilding just inside the rim; full measurements 2.6" x 2"" x 2.2"" — 6.5 x 5.2 x 5.5 cm."

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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