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Swiss Enamelled Gold Snuff-Box for the Oriental Market, circa 1820-1830
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Rectangular and scalloped snuff box in gold and fine stones. The hinged lid is decorated in the center with a naval scene; Steamboat; standing out against a translucent and opalescent background revealing a fine guilloche pattern. This scene is framed by flower motifs whose hearts are set with stones: rubies, emeralds and old cut diamonds. The scalloped box is adorned with a fine guilloche pattern with Fine foliage in the corners. The base is carved with a scene representing in its center a maritime landscape bordered by palm trees. This scene is framed by motifs of stylized flowers on an amati background.
W 2.25in. (64g).
Gold mark 18K
Tunisian census marks: Tunis 1904.
circa 1820-1830.
Swiss work for the oriental market.
Dimensions W 2.2 in, D 1.4in, H .6in.
- Dimensions:Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 2.21 in (5.6 cm)Depth: 1.42 in (3.6 cm)
- Style:Charles X (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
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