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)
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)
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