A TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY GENEVA, 1798-1809

A TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY GENEVA, 1798-1809

circular, with an engine-turned flower and lozenge pattern, framed by a chased floral border on a sablé ground, maker's mark rubbed, French departmental petite garantie
5.3cm., 2⅛in. diam

Condition Report:
Two small dents to edge of the lid, only visible from the inside; the base rim slightly dented in two places; the engine turning in mint condition

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