Lot 78
  • 78

A Swiss Gold and Enamel Snuff Box for the Turkish Market, circa 1825

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • maker's mark struck twice inside base ?DG in lozenge, rim stamped 23
  • Gold, Enamel
  • length 3 1/8 in.
  • 8cm
rectangular, the exterior painted with six lake views including ships and castles on a partly translucent sun-rayed ground, the interior of the cover with a matching scene, all surrounded by chased foliage on champlevé turquoise and pink enamel with white line borders, in fitted leather box

Provenance

Garrard & Co., London

Condition

good condition overall
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