PROBABLY SWISS OR GERMAN, FOR EXPORT TO THE TURKISH MARKET, CIRCA 1850

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A CONTINENTAL ENAMELLED GOLD-MOUNTED SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY SWISS OR GERMAN, FOR EXPORT TO THE TURKISH MARKET, CIRCA 1850
oval box, the hinged cover set with red hardstone with pierced gold cagework, centred by an oval reserve stamped with a coronet, translucent red enamel sides with gold motifs at intervals within sky-blue taille d'épargne Greek-key borders
3 7/8 in. (85 mm.) wide