Lot 70
  • 70

A Swiss gold and gem-set large snuffbox for the Turkish market, 19th century

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • gold, gems
  • length 4in.
  • 10.2cm
the cover centered by a diamond-edged oval of translucent green enamel mounted with gold Tughra, surrounded by four ruby-set crescents, the rim of the cover set with turquoise beads, the surfaces chased in low relief with scrolling foliage and flowers on matted ground

Condition

gem-set decorations perhaps added in Turkey, otherwise good
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