hi,does anyone know what this is?

[delabosc]

i have taken this little bronze/enamelled box to a few antique dealers and no one knows what it is,it is around 6 cm longx3.5cm widex3.5 cm high.it has a hole cast in the side & a knob inside near the hinge.it has no marks,letters or numbers,just enamelled all over.any ideas? thanks for looking.

[cogar]

My best guess it that its a Snuff Box.

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5259109

[Chinese Antique Furniture]

What is was used for?  I sure don'tknow.

Certainly is pretty though.  Good find!

[KC]

Agreeing on the snuff box!

You will be amazed at how elaborate these were an necessary for the "in" crowd!
http://www.enamels.com/contents.htm

http://www.theantiqueenamelcompany.co.uk/snuffboxes.htm

[delabosc]

My best guess it that its a Snuff Box.

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5259109

yes,i think you could be right cogar,thanks for the good work.

[delabosc]

Thanks for your good work KC,a snuff box seems to be general consensus,just getting into antique scene and i`m finding it very informative and rewarding!

Agreeing on the snuff box!

You will be amazed at how elaborate these were an necessary for the "in" crowd!
http://www.enamels.com/contents.htm

http://www.theantiqueenamelcompany.co.uk/snuffboxes.htm

Agreeing on the snuff box!

You will be amazed at how elaborate these were an necessary for the "in" crowd!
http://www.enamels.com/contents.htm

http://www.theantiqueenamelcompany.co.uk/snuffboxes.htm