Snuffbox 1757 - 1758

This gold snuffbox, created by French goldsmith Jean Frémin between 1757 and 1758, showcases intricate floral engravings. The box is adorned with a central motif of a flower bouquet, framed by swirling, delicate tendrils, all against a background of radiating lines. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and ornate aesthetic favored during the Rococo period. Snuffboxes, popular accessories in 18th-century Europe, were often personalized with elaborate decorations and served as a testament to the wearer's taste and social status.