90th Auction

2014/11/15

Lot 363

Presumably German, 65 x 52 x 35 mm, circa 1800
A fine rock crystal box with enamel miniature painting "Hope is the Best Nurse of Love"
Case: rock crystal, oval, florally engraved sides and base, hinged lid with opaque polychrome miniature painting: left, allegorical painting of Prudentia (prudence) holding a torch, and right, Spes (hope) with anchor on the right and nursing Cupid, chased and engraved gold border.

estimated
3.8004.800 €
Price realized
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