Snuffbox with miniature portrait of king Leopold II

ca. 1850 - ca. 1900

Snuffboxes were popular and prestigious official-type gifts in royal circles. Even once snuff-taking had gone out of fashion in the nineteenth century, the boxes were still a sign of affluence and standing. The lid of this one features a miniature portrait of King Leopold II. Research has revealed that the maker based it on a portrait photograph of the king.

• Actors

  C.M. Weishaupt (Maker)

• Places and dates

  Hanau, 1850 - 1900 (Production)

• Style

  Rococo revival

• Materials

  Brilliant , Diamond , Enamel (fused coating) , Glass , Gold , Ivory , Silver , Tempera

• Dimensions

  • Height: 31 mm (Medaillon)
  • Width: 23 mm (Medaillon)

• Category

  Smoking materials

• Object number

  B512/9

• IPR status

  Public domain