Lot Essay
The engraved inscription translates as: "Presented with highest honors on July 3 of the year 1818."
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THE PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE OF A LADY
A SWISS GOLD AND ENAMEL PURSE-FORM SNUFF BOX
CIRCA 1818, MAKER'S MARK GT INCUSE
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A SWISS GOLD AND ENAMEL PURSE-FORM SNUFF BOX
Circa 1818, maker's mark GT incuse
Rectangular, the base, sides and cover with engine-turned panels within blue enamel foliate borders, the hinged cover chased to resemble a purse clasp, the interior of cover engraved with Russian inscription dated 1818, the bezel also engraved 1892, marked inside cover and base
3¼in. (83mm.) long
Circa 1818, maker's mark GT incuse
Rectangular, the base, sides and cover with engine-turned panels within blue enamel foliate borders, the hinged cover chased to resemble a purse clasp, the interior of cover engraved with Russian inscription dated 1818, the bezel also engraved 1892, marked inside cover and base
3¼in. (83mm.) long