A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1810/1820
rectangular box with waisted sablé sides stamped with foliage, the cover and base engine-turned with a chevron pattern within chased leaf-scroll borders, the cover centred with an oval polished gold vacant cartouche, chased scroll thumbpiece
3 1/8 in. (78 mm.) wide
3 oz. (88 gr.)
A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1810/1820
rectangular box with waisted sablé sides stamped with foliage, the cover and base engine-turned with a chevron pattern within chased leaf-scroll borders, the cover centred with an oval polished gold vacant cartouche, chased scroll thumbpiece
3 1/8 in. (78 mm.) wide
3 oz. (88 gr.)
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