Snuffbox

attributed to Laurence Hamond, c. 1750 - c. 1755

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.

  • Artwork typesnuffbox
  • Object numberBK-1968-64
  • Dimensionsheight 4 cm x width 8.1 cm x depth 6.8 cm x weight 184 g