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TWO SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOXES, ONE SET WITH A MINIATURE
Rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base engine-turned, the lid set with a glazed, circular watercolour on ivory miniature of a gentleman, in light coat (Geneva, circa 1800, struck with an 18 carat gold mark; the miniature, circa 1790); together with a rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover with an oval reserve stamped with trophies of Love, surrounded by foliate scrolls, the sides and base engine turned with various patterns including trailing laurel, bright-cut medallions, and foliate ribbon guilloché (probably Geneva, circa 1820)
2 7/8 in. (73 mm.) wide; 2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) wide, respectively
1½ oz. (46 gr.) (2)
Rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base engine-turned, the lid set with a glazed, circular watercolour on ivory miniature of a gentleman, in light coat (Geneva, circa 1800, struck with an 18 carat gold mark; the miniature, circa 1790); together with a rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover with an oval reserve stamped with trophies of Love, surrounded by foliate scrolls, the sides and base engine turned with various patterns including trailing laurel, bright-cut medallions, and foliate ribbon guilloché (probably Geneva, circa 1820)
2 7/8 in. (73 mm.) wide; 2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) wide, respectively
1½ oz. (46 gr.) (2)
Provenance
The former, Christie's, Geneva, 19 November 1997, lot 221.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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