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GENEVA OR HANAU, CIRCA 1830, THE MICROMOSAIC ROME, CIRCA 1810, THE FLANGE STAMPED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 2997
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A SWISS OR GERMAN VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH A MICROMOSAIC PLAQUE
GENEVA OR HANAU, CIRCA 1830, THE MICROMOSAIC ROME, CIRCA 1810, THE FLANGE STAMPED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 2997
rectangular box with rounded corners, the sides and base set with panels of peak-pattern engine-turning within slightly raised vari-colour gold chased foliate outer sablé borders and pilasters, the cover centred with an applied oval micromosaic plaque in a polished gold frame depicting a colourful peacock in a flower garden with two insects flying above
3 3/8 in. (86 mm.) wide
GENEVA OR HANAU, CIRCA 1830, THE MICROMOSAIC ROME, CIRCA 1810, THE FLANGE STAMPED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 2997
rectangular box with rounded corners, the sides and base set with panels of peak-pattern engine-turning within slightly raised vari-colour gold chased foliate outer sablé borders and pilasters, the cover centred with an applied oval micromosaic plaque in a polished gold frame depicting a colourful peacock in a flower garden with two insects flying above
3 3/8 in. (86 mm.) wide
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