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PROBABLY SWISS, CIRCA 1810, STRUCK WITH LATER FRENCH IMPORT MARKS
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AN ENAMELLED VARI-COLOR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY SWISS, CIRCA 1810, STRUCK WITH LATER FRENCH IMPORT MARKS
The oval box and cover with wide band of scrolling acanthus on a black enamel ground, bordered by vari-color gold rosettes and bellflowers amongst scrolling foliage, the flat-hinged cover with vacant oval cartouche, the ends with conforming acanthus scrolls and enamel ground
2 3/4 in. (70 mm.) wide
PROBABLY SWISS, CIRCA 1810, STRUCK WITH LATER FRENCH IMPORT MARKS
The oval box and cover with wide band of scrolling acanthus on a black enamel ground, bordered by vari-color gold rosettes and bellflowers amongst scrolling foliage, the flat-hinged cover with vacant oval cartouche, the ends with conforming acanthus scrolls and enamel ground
2 3/4 in. (70 mm.) wide
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