Lot Essay
An enamelled gold snuff-box by Jean-François Bautte & Co., with almost identical chasing to the present example was sold in these rooms 26/27 November 2013, lot 277.
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POSSIBLY BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS BAUTTE & CO. (FL. 1837-1855), GENEVA, CIRCA 1840
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A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX
POSSIBLY BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS BAUTTE & CO. (FL. 1837-1855), GENEVA, CIRCA 1840
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base boldly chased with flowers and foliage, the interior cover engraved with the initials 'L. P. VON CL. W.'
2 5/8 in. (65 mm.) wide
5 oz. (166 gr.)
POSSIBLY BY JEAN-FRANÇOIS BAUTTE & CO. (FL. 1837-1855), GENEVA, CIRCA 1840
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base boldly chased with flowers and foliage, the interior cover engraved with the initials 'L. P. VON CL. W.'
2 5/8 in. (65 mm.) wide
5 oz. (166 gr.)
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