Live Auction 8999Colefax and Fowler, Then and Now: Collections From Hambleden Manor, Lushill, and 39 Brook Street, Mayfair
A SWISS THREE-COLOUR GOLD OVAL SNUFF-BOX
Lot 236

A SWISS THREE-COLOUR GOLD OVAL SNUFF-BOX

STRUCK FOUR TIMES IN THE COVER WITH A SMALL STYLIZED FLEUR-DE-LYS, PROBABLY LAST QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY

Closed10 July 2013

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GBP 5,000

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A SWISS THREE-COLOUR GOLD OVAL SNUFF-BOX
STRUCK FOUR TIMES IN THE COVER WITH A SMALL STYLIZED FLEUR-DE-LYS, PROBABLY LAST QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY
The cover, base and sides chased with oval reserves depicting birds, animals, architecture, baskets of fruit and trophies separated by scrolls, floral swags and altars of love
2½ in. (6.5 cm) long
Approx. 3 oz. (93 gm.)