Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

An Austrian silver and enamel snuff box, Vienna, the rectangular green enamel box depicting a landscape in a black and white ‘dot’ surround with brown enamel linear decoration between, Austrian assay mark, indistinct maker’s mark, UK import mark for 1913, sponsor’s mark ‘RB’, dimensions 8.3 x 6cm. £300-£500

Diana guarantee mark in use between 1872-1922.
See: Jan Divis, Guide to Silver Marks of the World, page 121.

Tiny graze to the green enamel to upper left corner of one side panel, in the form of a shallow conchoidal chip. Otherwise no apparent enamel loss. Light surface scratches visible to the central rectangular enamelled panel on the cover. Some scratches and surface wear visible to the base, and a small nick to the silver along the front bottom edge. A little rubbing to the corners.
Overall very good condition.
Weight 147.4gm.