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A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD CARNET-DE-BAL SET WITH MINIATURES
Geneva, circa 1785/1790, bearing prestige marks
Rectangular case of slightly tapering shape, enamelled in translucent blue on an engine-turned ground, both sides of the base inset with oval gouache miniatures depicting couples of amourous doves, the gold mounts engraved with stylized acanthus, the sides of the top applied with a pierced and engraved gold device "SOUVENIR D'AMITIÉ", the interior with tablets -- 86 mm high, re-enamelled
Geneva, circa 1785/1790, bearing prestige marks
Rectangular case of slightly tapering shape, enamelled in translucent blue on an engine-turned ground, both sides of the base inset with oval gouache miniatures depicting couples of amourous doves, the gold mounts engraved with stylized acanthus, the sides of the top applied with a pierced and engraved gold device "SOUVENIR D'AMITIÉ", the interior with tablets -- 86 mm high, re-enamelled