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GENEVA, CIRCA 1820/1830
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A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Geneva, circa 1820/1830
Oblong flattened box with rounded corners and convex lid and base, the cover panel decorated with flowers, foliate scrolls and ribbons in white and black cloisonné and taille d'épargne enamel, the base similarly enamelled with four horizontal bands of diagonal simulated cording framed by scrolling foliage interspersed with flowerheads, the rounded ends similarly enamelled with a scalework pattern adorned with flowerheads and roses, slightly raised wavy plain gold thumbpiece
2 7/8 in. (73 mm.) wide
Geneva, circa 1820/1830
Oblong flattened box with rounded corners and convex lid and base, the cover panel decorated with flowers, foliate scrolls and ribbons in white and black cloisonné and taille d'épargne enamel, the base similarly enamelled with four horizontal bands of diagonal simulated cording framed by scrolling foliage interspersed with flowerheads, the rounded ends similarly enamelled with a scalework pattern adorned with flowerheads and roses, slightly raised wavy plain gold thumbpiece
2 7/8 in. (73 mm.) wide
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