Lot 102
  • 102

A Swiss vari-color gold and diamond-set oval snuff box, late 19th century

Estimate
13,000 - 16,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • length 3 1/8 in.
  • 8cm
in Louis XVI style, fluted and chased with borders of ribbon-tied oak leaves, also chased with oval vignettes of the arts, music, sciences and love, the cover enhanced with numerous rose diamonds in ribbon-tied frame and fan arrangements

Condition

good condition
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