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GENEVA, CIRCA 1790, STRUCK WITH PRESTIGE MARKS
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A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH AN ENAMEL PLAQUE
GENEVA, CIRCA 1790, STRUCK WITH PRESTIGE MARKS
oval box, the cover, sides and base enamelled in blue and white with a geometric pattern of quatrefoils and gold paillons, within opaque white enamel bands, the rectangular side panels divided by urns enamelled in blue on a frosted ground, the cover centred with an enamel plaque depicting a young lady in a landscape reading a letter, the gold borders on cover, sides and base set with blue and white enamel flowers and green leaves on a frosted ground
2 5/8 in. (67 mm.) wide
GENEVA, CIRCA 1790, STRUCK WITH PRESTIGE MARKS
oval box, the cover, sides and base enamelled in blue and white with a geometric pattern of quatrefoils and gold paillons, within opaque white enamel bands, the rectangular side panels divided by urns enamelled in blue on a frosted ground, the cover centred with an enamel plaque depicting a young lady in a landscape reading a letter, the gold borders on cover, sides and base set with blue and white enamel flowers and green leaves on a frosted ground
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
