- 11
A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- width 7.7cm, 3in
makers' mark R & C incuse only, Geneva, circa 1795, later French control marks
rectangular with cut corners, the lid inset with a Geneva enamel plaque painted with a happy lakeside family party, the mother guarding a bird's nest from the attentions of a plump tabby cat, chased acanthus frame, the sides and base enamelled in translucent dark blue over palm tree engine-turning, taille d'épargne borders
rectangular with cut corners, the lid inset with a Geneva enamel plaque painted with a happy lakeside family party, the mother guarding a bird's nest from the attentions of a plump tabby cat, chased acanthus frame, the sides and base enamelled in translucent dark blue over palm tree engine-turning, taille d'épargne borders