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UNIDENTIFIED MAKER'S MARK C H, GENEVA, CIRCA 1790
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A SWISS VARI-COLOUR GOLD BONBONNIÈRE
UNIDENTIFIED MAKER'S MARK C H, GENEVA, CIRCA 1790
circular box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of polished gold within slightly raised vari-colour gold scrolling foliate sablé borders, the cover centred with an octagonal vari-colour gold plaque chased with a classical vase set on a plinth, with a seated dog, flying birds and a basket of flowers on a frosted ground, within a chased foliate frame
2 7/8 in. (73 mm.) diam.
3½ oz. (102 gr.)
UNIDENTIFIED MAKER'S MARK C H, GENEVA, CIRCA 1790
circular box, the cover, sides and base set with panels of polished gold within slightly raised vari-colour gold scrolling foliate sablé borders, the cover centred with an octagonal vari-colour gold plaque chased with a classical vase set on a plinth, with a seated dog, flying birds and a basket of flowers on a frosted ground, within a chased foliate frame
2 7/8 in. (73 mm.) diam.
3½ oz. (102 gr.)
Special notice
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