A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX Circa 1750, probably Saint-Cloud Lighting Mirrors Screens decorated with a diaper pattern

decorated with a diaper pattern in gold lacquer on a brownish black ground

20th Century

possible loss/repairs to ears

Theodore Haviland

Head of Design for Tiffany's in the 1950s and 60’s

A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX Circa 1750, probably Saint-Cloud Lighting Mirrors Screens decorated with a diaper patternA GILT METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX Circa 1750, probably Saint Cloud Modelled as a reclining monk, one hand supporting his bald head, the other holding a rosary and with a crutch at his side, the interior lid painted in puce camaeu with a harbor scene 2in. (7. 2cm.) long PROVENANCE Anon. sale; Sotheby's, London, 11 April 1978, lot 371 Christies, 24 May, 2000, lot 139