A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX
GENEVA, CIRCA 1820
rectangular box with tapering sides, the cover, sides and base set with panels of engine-turning within chased gold frames, the cover centred with a vertical cartouche engraved with a column entwined with ivy and surmounted by a lamp, raised scroll thumbpiece
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
3 oz. (85 gr.)
A SWISS GOLD SNUFF-BOX
GENEVA, CIRCA 1820
rectangular box with tapering sides, the cover, sides and base set with panels of engine-turning within chased gold frames, the cover centred with a vertical cartouche engraved with a column entwined with ivy and surmounted by a lamp, raised scroll thumbpiece
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
3 oz. (85 gr.)