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A SWISS PEARL-SET AND ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by Rémond, Lamy & Cie, Geneva circa 1800
Cartouche-shaped box, the pearl-bordered cover enamelled with a scene depicting the family of Darius before Alexander and Haephestion; the conqueror in his tent, sparing Darius' mother kneeling before him, and Darius' wife and two daughters; against a landscape background; white and black enamel border with engraved gold foliage; the base and 5 side panels with translucent blue and black guilloché enamel -- 88 mm wide
by Rémond, Lamy & Cie, Geneva circa 1800
Cartouche-shaped box, the pearl-bordered cover enamelled with a scene depicting the family of Darius before Alexander and Haephestion; the conqueror in his tent, sparing Darius' mother kneeling before him, and Darius' wife and two daughters; against a landscape background; white and black enamel border with engraved gold foliage; the base and 5 side panels with translucent blue and black guilloché enamel -- 88 mm wide