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Lot 74
  • 74

A Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box, maker's mark MC in lozenge, circa 1820

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked inside cover twice with maker's mark

  • Gold, Gouache
  • length 3 1/2 in.
  • 8.8cm
rectangular with rounded corners, engine-turned within borders of chased running flowers and leaves, wound through the base and with shut-off lever on front, the cover later mounted with a gouache miniature of a young girl

Condition

movement appears mostly complete but needs service, several dings inside from closing box on objects
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