A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX

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A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX
probably Geneva, marked with crowned initials "SC", circa 1800

Rectangular box with oblong oval section, the cover, sides and base with an engine-turned diaper pattern within a reeded border, the cover centered by a rectangle chased with Hercules and Omphale holding the hero's club, the corners with rosette spandrels; the front and rear walls decorated with a Greek key pattern containing acanthus -- 86 mm wide.
(96 gr.)

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