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A SWISS ENAMEL AND GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Geneva, circa 1800
Rectangular box with cut corners, the lid centered by an oval enamel plaque depicting a putto in a rose, against a landscape background; surrounded by engraved gold leaves and dragon-flies on a black enamelled ground, edged by white and blue enamelled bands; the sides and base with engine turning, partially with white or black enamelled edges; the base engraved with a laurel crown and a trophy -- 92 mm wide
Geneva, circa 1800
Rectangular box with cut corners, the lid centered by an oval enamel plaque depicting a putto in a rose, against a landscape background; surrounded by engraved gold leaves and dragon-flies on a black enamelled ground, edged by white and blue enamelled bands; the sides and base with engine turning, partially with white or black enamelled edges; the base engraved with a laurel crown and a trophy -- 92 mm wide