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PROBABLY SWISS, CIRCA 1805, MAKER'S MARK GW
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A CONTINENTAL GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX
Probably Swiss, circa 1805, maker's mark GW
Oval, the base and sides with dark blue foliate enamel panels within borders of white enamel palmettes, the cover with a blue enamel plaque of a male bust surrounded by chased gold foliage on a matted ground within a border of white enamel palmettes, the interior of cover with a later inscription, marked inside of base
35/8in. (9.2cm.) long
Probably Swiss, circa 1805, maker's mark GW
Oval, the base and sides with dark blue foliate enamel panels within borders of white enamel palmettes, the cover with a blue enamel plaque of a male bust surrounded by chased gold foliage on a matted ground within a border of white enamel palmettes, the interior of cover with a later inscription, marked inside of base
35/8in. (9.2cm.) long