Italian Enamelled Gold-Mounted Hardstone Box, by Castellani, Rome, Circa 1870

Circular, the cover set with a bloodstone cameo figuring Apollo and Daphne, the sides enamelled in opaque white with Roman epitaph BENE.REM.GERAS.ET.VALEAS.DORMIAS.SINE.CURA that translates as ' May you do well and be strong; may you sleep without a care ', the base set with a translucent bubble agate panel, maker's monogram in cartouche on inside of cover Size/Dimensions: 5.8 cm. (2 ¼ in.) diameter Gross weight : 108 gr. (3 oz. 9 dwt.)

Estimate:£7,280

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