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GENEVA, CIRCA 1790, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN IMPORT MARK FOR SMALL IMPORTED ITEMS 1819-1838
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A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH A CAMEO
GENEVA, CIRCA 1790, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN IMPORT MARK FOR SMALL IMPORTED ITEMS 1819-1838
rectangular box with rounded corners, the chased gold cover set with an oval hardstone cameo depicting Neptune, the sides and base set with opaque sky-blue enamel panels within taille d'épargne outer borders, the interior lining engraved with gothic initials 'K A'
3 7/8 in. (94 mm.) wide
GENEVA, CIRCA 1790, STRUCK WITH THE PARISIAN IMPORT MARK FOR SMALL IMPORTED ITEMS 1819-1838
rectangular box with rounded corners, the chased gold cover set with an oval hardstone cameo depicting Neptune, the sides and base set with opaque sky-blue enamel panels within taille d'épargne outer borders, the interior lining engraved with gothic initials 'K A'
3 7/8 in. (94 mm.) wide
Special notice
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