Lot Essay
A related animal-form pearl-set enamel box was sold in these Rooms, April 18, 1991, lot 192.
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A FLORIDA COLLECTOR
A FINE SWISS GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX
Details
A FINE SWISS GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX
MAKER'S MARK OF MOULINIE, BAUTTE & CIE., GENEVA, 1804-1808
Formed as a seated lion, the cover set with numerous small pearls, the base with a still life of shells within a black and gold grapevine border, the sides with blue and white enamel panels, marked on interior, the cover with prestige marks --2¾in. (7.2cm.) long
MAKER'S MARK OF MOULINIE, BAUTTE & CIE., GENEVA, 1804-1808
Formed as a seated lion, the cover set with numerous small pearls, the base with a still life of shells within a black and gold grapevine border, the sides with blue and white enamel panels, marked on interior, the cover with prestige marks --2¾in. (7.2cm.) long
Provenance
Prince and Princess Joachim Murat, Palais Galliera, Paris, March 2, 1961, lot 42
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A FLORIDA COLLECTOR
A FLORIDA COLLECTOR