Attributed to Les Frères Toussaint
Snuff box 1780 - 1820
Gold, enamel | 3.4 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 4415
![Snuff box Snuff box](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/6/a/329216-1350299985.jpg?itok=UlUhpkwl)
Attributed to Les Frères Toussaint
Snuff box 1780 - 1820
![Snuff box Snuff box](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/4/4/329217-1350300005.jpg?itok=6J9hPclK)
Attributed to Les Frères Toussaint
Snuff box 1780 - 1820
![](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/6/a/329216-1350299985.jpg?itok=UlUhpkwl)
![](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/4/4/329217-1350300005.jpg?itok=6J9hPclK)
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An oval gold and pink enamel snuff box, the hinged lid with a polychrome enamel plaque showing an armed goddess (Athena), protecting a fallen soldier, with blue enamel borders, with blue and green fleur de lys and gold scroll work.
Provenance
Gift to Queen Mary from Lord and Lady Granard, Christmas 1926.
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Creator(s)
(goldsmith)(nationality)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold, enamel
Measurements
3.4 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm (whole object)
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Object type(s)
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Place of Production
Hanau [Germany]