A SWISS VARI-COLORED GOLD BOX

MOULINIE, BAUTTE ET MOYNIER, GENEVA, CIRCA 1820-30

细节

A SWISS VARI-COLORED GOLD BOX
MOULINIE, BAUTTE ET MOYNIER, GENEVA, CIRCA 1820-30
Converted to a compact, the box of rectangular outline with curved sides, the cover inset
with a gold plaque cast in the manner of Kirstein of Strasburg, chased and engraved with a
scene depicting a woman, cow and cherubs, with clear cover, the gold frame, sides and base of
matte-finished gold with yellow and rose gold scrolling flowers and foliage, with thumb piece,
opening to reveal a mirror and powder compartment with screen the interior marked IM
incuse, engraved Moulinie, Bautte et Moynier on flange
3 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 7/8 ins., gross weight (including mirror and screen) - 251.6 grams.

拍品专文

Jean Gabriel Moynier joined the most distinguished partnership of gold box makers, Moulinie
et Bautte, in 1804. His name was added in full until 1808.

MOULINIE, BAUTTE ET MOYNIER, GENEVA, CIRCA 1820-30

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