18th century, Meissen (?) A very fine, erotic, gold mounted ...

Hammer

£15,000

18th century, Meissen (?)
A very fine, erotic, gold mounted snuff box.
The various cartouches with landscape and figures at leisure. The lid displaying a harbour scene with figures.
The lid opening to reveal a double lid, painted inside with two erotic scenes, and underneath a portrait of a noble lady. A young gentleman caught with his trousers half down encounters two frolicking maidens. In the second scene the maidens and he have become a ménage à trois.

In overall good condition. The top lid has had a slight overpainting and restoration.

Property of a nobleman

Dimensions:
1.75 in. (H) x 3.25 in. (W) x 2.5 in. (D)