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A SWISS JEWELLED FOUR-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
circa 1820
Rectangular gold box, the cover, sides and base engine-turned, the cover centred by an oval reserve chased with flowers and foliage in four-colour gold on a matted ground, scattered with rose-cut diamonds, ruby and emerald cabochons, the corners similarly adorned, the front and rear sides with canted corners -- 78 mm wide
circa 1820
Rectangular gold box, the cover, sides and base engine-turned, the cover centred by an oval reserve chased with flowers and foliage in four-colour gold on a matted ground, scattered with rose-cut diamonds, ruby and emerald cabochons, the corners similarly adorned, the front and rear sides with canted corners -- 78 mm wide