A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX

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A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by Jean-Georges Rémond & Cie, circa 1800

Rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base with panels enamelled in lavender blue on a striped champlevé gold ground, within opaque white enamel borders, the lid centered by an enamelled scene attributed to Jean-Louis Richter depicting Cupid cherished by two young nymphs, in a landscape; the sides and base furthermore decorated with a pattern of lozenges and dots containing chased flowerheads -- 89 mm wide.

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