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A SWISS GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF-BOX
19th Century, maker's mark poorly struck FJ possibly for François Joanin
Of shallow oval form, the cover painted with Juno and a peacock among clouds, signed Petitot, in a white and pale blue enamel border, the sides with dark blue panels in white enamel borders, with engraved vases of flowers on pale blue ground and pilasters at intervals, the base of blue enamel with white enamel and gilt borders, bearing French marks inside the cover - 3in. (7.8cm.) long
19th Century, maker's mark poorly struck FJ possibly for François Joanin
Of shallow oval form, the cover painted with Juno and a peacock among clouds, signed Petitot, in a white and pale blue enamel border, the sides with dark blue panels in white enamel borders, with engraved vases of flowers on pale blue ground and pilasters at intervals, the base of blue enamel with white enamel and gilt borders, bearing French marks inside the cover - 3in. (7.8cm.) long