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CIRCA 1815/1820
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A MEXICAN THREE-COLOUR GOLD CHEROOT CASE
CIRCA 1815/1820
rectangular upright box of oblong section, the domed cover centred by a suspension loop formed of intertwined snakes, with flowers chased in three-colour gold on a sablé ground, the front and rear centred with reserves chased with vari-colour gold birds and flower vases on a frosted ground, the sides with similar reserves chased with flowersprays, polished gold frames within stylised acanthus leaf borders, burnished gold base, rectangular glass push-piece
3 in. (77 mm.) high
CIRCA 1815/1820
rectangular upright box of oblong section, the domed cover centred by a suspension loop formed of intertwined snakes, with flowers chased in three-colour gold on a sablé ground, the front and rear centred with reserves chased with vari-colour gold birds and flower vases on a frosted ground, the sides with similar reserves chased with flowersprays, polished gold frames within stylised acanthus leaf borders, burnished gold base, rectangular glass push-piece
3 in. (77 mm.) high
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