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GENEVA, CIRCA 1815, STAMPED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 2171
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A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX
GENEVA, CIRCA 1815, STAMPED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 2171
cushion-shaped box with rounded corners and convex sides, the cover, sides and base set with panels of entrelac and reeded engine-turning within slightly raised foliate sablé gold borders, scroll thumbpiece
3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) wide
3¼ oz. (94 gr.)
GENEVA, CIRCA 1815, STAMPED WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 2171
cushion-shaped box with rounded corners and convex sides, the cover, sides and base set with panels of entrelac and reeded engine-turning within slightly raised foliate sablé gold borders, scroll thumbpiece
3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) wide
3¼ oz. (94 gr.)
Special notice
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Please note this lot will be offered without a reserve.
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