A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX, GENEVA, CIRCA 1820
A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
GENEVA, CIRCA 1820
rectangular box in the form of a purse, the shaped cover set with a square enamel plaque depicting Cupid and a deer, the cover, pilasters and base with a design of lace and flowers in white enamel, the base set with a square plaque of translucent dark-blue enamel over painted fruit and foliage, the sides of chased sablé gold within blue enamel frames
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
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A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
GENEVA, CIRCA 1820
rectangular box in the form of a purse, the shaped cover set with a square enamel plaque depicting Cupid and a deer, the cover, pilasters and base with a design of lace and flowers in white enamel, the base set with a square plaque of translucent dark-blue enamel over painted fruit and foliage, the sides of chased sablé gold within blue enamel frames
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide