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BY ANDRÉ MAGNIN, MARKED, GENEVA, CIRCA 1820/1830
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A SWISS PARCEL-ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by André Magnin, marked, Geneva, circa 1820/1830
Rectangular box with tapering convex sides, the cover and base panels decorated with vertical wavy engine-turning, the bulging sides stamped with scrolling foliage parcel-enamelled en taille d'épargne in opaque sky-blue, slightly raised wavy plain gold thumbpiece, the inside later fitted as a powder compact with mirror in the lid
3 in. (76 mm.) wide
by André Magnin, marked, Geneva, circa 1820/1830
Rectangular box with tapering convex sides, the cover and base panels decorated with vertical wavy engine-turning, the bulging sides stamped with scrolling foliage parcel-enamelled en taille d'épargne in opaque sky-blue, slightly raised wavy plain gold thumbpiece, the inside later fitted as a powder compact with mirror in the lid
3 in. (76 mm.) wide
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.