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MARK OF FRANCOIS JOANINI, GENEVA, CIRCA 1800
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A gold and enamel gaming counter box
MARK OF FRANCOIS JOANINI, GENEVA, CIRCA 1800
of canted rectangular form, the cover with an oval enamelled rural scene within blue engine-turned decoration and a white border, the base and sides with similar blue and white gilt highlighted enamelling, the underside sliding to reveal a second compartment -- 6.8cms.; and four six-sided counters each with pendant loop, one side with an enamelled playing card within a blue, white and gilt border, the reverse with an enamelled flower within a similar border -- 2cms.
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MARK OF FRANCOIS JOANINI, GENEVA, CIRCA 1800
of canted rectangular form, the cover with an oval enamelled rural scene within blue engine-turned decoration and a white border, the base and sides with similar blue and white gilt highlighted enamelling, the underside sliding to reveal a second compartment -- 6.8cms.; and four six-sided counters each with pendant loop, one side with an enamelled playing card within a blue, white and gilt border, the reverse with an enamelled flower within a similar border -- 2cms.
See Illustration (5)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.