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GENEVA, CIRCA 1810
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A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
GENEVA, CIRCA 1810
cushion-shaped box of reeded gold with rounded corners, the two ends set with panels of peak-pattern engine-turning, with trailing dark-blue taille d’épargne enamel and polished gold foliate borders, slightly raised scroll thumbpiece
3 in. (75 mm.) wide
GENEVA, CIRCA 1810
cushion-shaped box of reeded gold with rounded corners, the two ends set with panels of peak-pattern engine-turning, with trailing dark-blue taille d’épargne enamel and polished gold foliate borders, slightly raised scroll thumbpiece
3 in. (75 mm.) wide
Special notice
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Please note this lot will be offered without a reserve.
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