Snuffbox, Laurence Hamond (attributed to), 1756

Snuffbox, Laurence Hamond (attributed to), 1756

gold (metal), h 4.0cm × w 8.1cm × d 6.8cm × w 184.0gr More details

This gold snuffbox from London is elaborately decorated in the French Rococo style, which was emulated throughout Europe. Immediately after it was made, the box was exported to Amsterdam for sale, where it was stamped with the gold hallmarks of 1756.

On display in room 1.2