Lot 120
  • 120

A Swiss gold and enamel oval snuff box, maker's mark GF crowned, probably Geneva, circa 1800

Estimate
22,000 - 28,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • maker's mark on body and cover
  • length 2 3/4 in.
  • 7cm
enameled with butterflies and insects in realistic partly translucent colors and gold on a periwinkle ground, borders of chased and enameled running foliage with urns at intervals

Condition

slight damage to edge of one side panel, otehrwise good condition
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