Antique German 14ct Gold Snuff Box Circa 1850

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14 carat gold snuff box; an addition to our collection of gold boxes. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14ct yellow gold snuff box has an oblong rounded form. The body of this antique gold snuff box is embellished with engraved scrolling decoration to the centre of each panel, in addition to continuing across each incurved rounded corner. This impressive antique box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented to the upper plateau with engraved interlacing scrolling decoration, incorporating a fruit design to the centre; the underside of the box bears the same design as the cover. The anterior rim of the cover incorporates an impressive applied yellow gold thumbpiece, ornamented with cast scrolling decoration. The interior of the cover bears the sales label pertaining to the renowned English auction house 'Christies', from a prior decade. Such examples in this exceptional and unused condition are becoming increasingly difficult to locate; this piece is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Maker: Carl Martin Weishaupt & Sons Origin: Hanau, Germany