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A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box for the Ottoman Market, Geneva, Circa 1830

No reserve

Auction Closed

October 16, 06:35 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

oval with scalloped edges, the lid painted with an opulent fruit and flower basket including peaches, cherries, pears, roses and forget-me-nots, on a pale blue background, within a colourful taille d'épargne enamel border of interlaced bands, stylised shields and flowers, the fluted sides and base similarly decorated on a pale blue and pastel green ground, apparently unmarked


Length 3 in.

7.7 cm

Sotheby's New York, 15 April 2016, lot 101