Snuffbox

attributed to Jean Saint (c. 1698-after 1769), 1739

Jean Saint came from France. In Amsterdam, he made gold objects that reflected the latest trends in Paris. This snuffbox is one of the earliest Rococo works of art made in Amsterdam.

Artwork typesnuffbox
Object numberBK-1959-19
Dimensionsheight 3.1 cm x width 7.6 cm x depth 5.7 cm x weight 114.0 gr, width 5.2 cm x depth 3.2 cm

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Identification

Title(s)
Snuffbox
Object type
Object number
BK-1959-19
Inscriptions / marks
- duty mark
- town mark
- alloy mark
- maker's mark
- date letter: ‘E’
Description
Jean Saint came from France. In Amsterdam, he made gold objects that reflected the latest trends in Paris. This snuffbox is one of the earliest Rococo works of art made in Amsterdam.
Catalogue reference
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Creation

Creation
goldsmith: attributed to Jean Saint, Amsterdam
Dating
1739
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Material and technique

Material
Technique
Dimensions
- height 3.1 cm x width 7.6 cm x depth 5.7 cm x weight 114.0 gr
- width 5.2 cm x depth 3.2 cm

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Acquisition and rights

Acquisition
purchase 1959
Ownership
Copyright
Public domain

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