A Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, probably Geneva, Circa 1810/1815
No reserve
Auction Closed
October 16, 06:35 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
oval, the lid painted en plein with a classical temple and a bridge by a bay with sailboats against pink skies, framed by black and white taille d'épargne border including bright-cut stylised trefoils, the lid with scalloped edges along the sides, opening to reveal an engraved version of a similar view of a sailboats flanked by rockery and trees on a gold ground, filled in white enamel, the sides further decorated with dividers formed of enamelled trophies of love on an opaque black background, apparently unmarked
Length 3 ⅜ in.
8.5 cm
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