97th Auction

2018/5/12

Lot 180

Probably Berlin, 35 x 30 x 23 mm, circa 1750
A rare gold enamel pill box
Case: 18k gold, oval case.
Arched, hinged cover with polychrome enamel medallion showing Amphitrite, a sea goddess in Greek mythology, riding on the back of two dolphins on her way to her wedding with Poseidon. Amphitrite was queen of the sea and known for her outstanding beauty. Cover and base of the box are framed by a fine geometric pattern.

estimated
3.2004.500 €
Price realized
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