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GENEVA, CIRCA 1830/40, THE FLANGE STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH IMPORT MARKS FOR GOLD 1864-1893
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A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX FOR THE ORIENTAL MARKET
GENEVA, CIRCA 1830/40, THE FLANGE STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH IMPORT MARKS FOR GOLD 1864-1893
Oval box, the cover and base centred by oval reserves with scalloped borders enamelled with colourful flower bouquets on a green ground, surrounded by a wavy fluted gold and opaque white enamel border, framed by a lavender-blue taille d'épargne band with translucent red and peach foliage and scrolls, opaque blue scrolls and white flowers, the lid with overlapping gold border, the sides similarly enamelled and with opaque and translucent green foliage, wavy flange
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
GENEVA, CIRCA 1830/40, THE FLANGE STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH IMPORT MARKS FOR GOLD 1864-1893
Oval box, the cover and base centred by oval reserves with scalloped borders enamelled with colourful flower bouquets on a green ground, surrounded by a wavy fluted gold and opaque white enamel border, framed by a lavender-blue taille d'épargne band with translucent red and peach foliage and scrolls, opaque blue scrolls and white flowers, the lid with overlapping gold border, the sides similarly enamelled and with opaque and translucent green foliage, wavy flange
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium