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GENEVA, CIRCA 1810/15, MAKER'S MARK 'MB' IN A LOZENGE A KEY BETWEEN, POSSIBLY FOR MOULINIÉ & BAUTTE
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A Swiss enamelled gold vinaigrette
Geneva, circa 1810/15, maker's mark 'MB' in a lozenge a key between, possibly for Moulinié & Bautte
Formed as a low basket, enamelled with roses, tulips and daisies in pink and orange shades with green leaves against a dark blue ground, the basket of textured staves of gold alternating with white and black enamel, with pearl borders, the reverse of blue enamel with black and gold arrowhead border, the sides of blue enamel with gold rosettes, with diaperwork grille, the inside cover with inscription, 'Chi sa, se mai/Ti sovverrai di me!' below initials G and D, marked inside cover and base
2 1/8 in. (55 mm.) long
Geneva, circa 1810/15, maker's mark 'MB' in a lozenge a key between, possibly for Moulinié & Bautte
Formed as a low basket, enamelled with roses, tulips and daisies in pink and orange shades with green leaves against a dark blue ground, the basket of textured staves of gold alternating with white and black enamel, with pearl borders, the reverse of blue enamel with black and gold arrowhead border, the sides of blue enamel with gold rosettes, with diaperwork grille, the inside cover with inscription, 'Chi sa, se mai/Ti sovverrai di me!' below initials G and D, marked inside cover and base
2 1/8 in. (55 mm.) long
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