Lot Essay
Inscribed to Mr. Nathan Thompson of New York from the French Emperor and Empress
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A SWISS PRESENTATION GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX
MAKER'S MARK AG IN LOZENGE, SIGNED G. LEMONNIER, JOAILLIER DE LA COURONNE, 25 PLACE VENDOME, DATED 1855
Oblong, the shaped sides with deep blue enamel panel with floral designs at intervals, the base and hinged cover similarly enamelled on engraved ground, with gold foliate scrolls, with applied gem-set Napoleonic "N" within an engraved gold surround of laurel leaves and imperial crown, marked and inscribed on cover--3 3/16in. (8.2cm.) long
MAKER'S MARK AG IN LOZENGE, SIGNED G. LEMONNIER, JOAILLIER DE LA COURONNE, 25 PLACE VENDOME, DATED 1855
Oblong, the shaped sides with deep blue enamel panel with floral designs at intervals, the base and hinged cover similarly enamelled on engraved ground, with gold foliate scrolls, with applied gem-set Napoleonic "N" within an engraved gold surround of laurel leaves and imperial crown, marked and inscribed on cover--3 3/16in. (8.2cm.) long