An oval gilt-silver-mounted polychrome Meissen porcelain snuff-box and cover, Germany, 3rd quarter 18th C.

L.: 7,5 cm - H.: 4,5 cm

Ref.: Christie's, London, Dec. 16, 2021, for a related example. (sold GBP 10.000) (link)

Condition: (UV-checked)
- The lid with a reglued and slightly retouched break at about 2 cm from the left side, quasi invisible to the naked eye but showing up under UV-light.
- The box with some overspraying to the right side, probably covering the repair of a small chip just below the mount.
- Minor wear along the base.

Provenance: A refined Belgian private collection, acquired in Brussels from a member of an aristocratic family in the 1990's. (by repute)