Lot 157
  • 157

A gold and enamel snuff box, Sene & Detalla, Geneva, circa 1800

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sene & Detalla, Geneva, circa 1800

  • width 8cm, 3 1/8 in
oval, the surface engine-turned with overlapping chevrons, the white enamel borders enclosing blue paillon rosettes within chased husk, the sides divided by taille d'épargne urns

Condition

There are scattered enamel losses, most of which are visible in the catalogue photo, and minor surface scratches. Slight lid closure gap.
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