A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY BAUTTE AND MOYNIER (FL. 1808-1821), MARKED, GENEVA, CIRCA 1815/1820, ENGRAVED ON THE FLANGE 'BAUTTE ET MOYNIER A GENEVE'
rectangular box with rounded corners and lobed edges, the cover, base and sides with taille d'épargne navy-blue enamel decorated with acanthus leaves and other scrolling foliage, the cover and base centred with a shaped cartouche reserve containing floral sprays, with polished gold borders, slightly raised thumbpiece
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY BAUTTE AND MOYNIER (FL. 1808-1821), MARKED, GENEVA, CIRCA 1815/1820, ENGRAVED ON THE FLANGE 'BAUTTE ET MOYNIER A GENEVE'
rectangular box with rounded corners and lobed edges, the cover, base and sides with taille d'épargne navy-blue enamel decorated with acanthus leaves and other scrolling foliage, the cover and base centred with a shaped cartouche reserve containing floral sprays, with polished gold borders, slightly raised thumbpiece
3¼ in. (83 mm.) wide
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