A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH AN ENAMEL PLAQUE
A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH AN ENAMEL PLAQUE

PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1820, STRUCK WITH MARKS RESEMBLING THE CHARGE MARK OF JULIEN ALATERRE

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A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH AN ENAMEL PLAQUE
PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1820, STRUCK WITH MARKS RESEMBLING THE CHARGE MARK OF JULIEN ALATERRE
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base set with panels of peak-pattern engine-turning, the cover inset with an enamel plaque depicting a classical vase within slightly raised chased foliate sablé frame, chased and engraved outer borders
2 7/8 in. (72 mm.) wide

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