A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX
GENEVA, CIRCA 1780, WITH PRESTIGE MARKS INCLUDING THE PARTIALLY RUBBED MAKER'S MARK HI
Oval box, the hinged cover and base engine-turned with intersecting horizontal waves within polished gold shaped ogee strapwork border, the sides engine-turned with squares comprised of diagonal money-pattern reeding with wavy borders, applied scrolling foliage thumbpiece
3½ in. (90 mm.) wide
4 7/8 oz. (138 gr.)
A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX
GENEVA, CIRCA 1780, WITH PRESTIGE MARKS INCLUDING THE PARTIALLY RUBBED MAKER'S MARK HI
Oval box, the hinged cover and base engine-turned with intersecting horizontal waves within polished gold shaped ogee strapwork border, the sides engine-turned with squares comprised of diagonal money-pattern reeding with wavy borders, applied scrolling foliage thumbpiece
3½ in. (90 mm.) wide
4 7/8 oz. (138 gr.)