An Italian Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, probably Naples, Italy, circa 1810 Marks: ET 3/4 x 3 x 1-3/4 inches (1.9 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm) 3.5 ounces (gross) Property from the Dr. David Mehler Collection PROVENANCE: Christie's, Geneva, November 19, 1980, Lot 302; Christie's, London, OPULENCE: Silver, Gold Boxes, 19th Century Furniture & Works of Art, November 29, 2016, Lot 78. The snuff box of rectangular form with canted corners, the hinged cover with carved pale hardstone relief depicting the Triumph of Love above applied gold mounts of chased scrolling acanthus leaves. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved