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GENEVA, CIRCA 1780, BEARING PRESTIGE MARKS IMITATING THE CHARGE MARK OF JULIEN ALATERRE AND THE DATE LETTER K
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A SWISS TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH AN ENAMEL PLAQUE
GENEVA, CIRCA 1780, BEARING PRESTIGE MARKS IMITATING THE CHARGE MARK OF JULIEN ALATERRE AND THE DATE LETTER K
oval box, cover, sides and base with engine-turned latticework panels, the borders with stylised acanthus on reeded gold ground, the lid centred with an oval enamel miniature of a Roman soldier with ladies, surrounded by a split-pearl border, the side panels framed with laurel swags and columns
2 5/8 in. (67 mm.) wide
GENEVA, CIRCA 1780, BEARING PRESTIGE MARKS IMITATING THE CHARGE MARK OF JULIEN ALATERRE AND THE DATE LETTER K
oval box, cover, sides and base with engine-turned latticework panels, the borders with stylised acanthus on reeded gold ground, the lid centred with an oval enamel miniature of a Roman soldier with ladies, surrounded by a split-pearl border, the side panels framed with laurel swags and columns
2 5/8 in. (67 mm.) wide
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium