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POSSIBLY ITALIAN, WITH AN 18-CARAT GOLD MARK AND ANOTHER MARK
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A CONTINENTAL PARCEL-ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
possibly Italian, with an 18-carat gold mark and another mark
Rectangular box with rounded corners, the panels on cover, sides and base engine-turned with an ozier pattern, lid and base framed by narrow blue enamelled fillets and large granulated gold bands applied with blue enamelled mandorlas alternating with lotus flower motives, the corners of the side with frosted reserves chased with foliage
3 11/16 in. (94 mm.) wide
possibly Italian, with an 18-carat gold mark and another mark
Rectangular box with rounded corners, the panels on cover, sides and base engine-turned with an ozier pattern, lid and base framed by narrow blue enamelled fillets and large granulated gold bands applied with blue enamelled mandorlas alternating with lotus flower motives, the corners of the side with frosted reserves chased with foliage
3 11/16 in. (94 mm.) wide
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