Lot 102
  • 102

A Swiss gold and enamel snuff box for the Turkish market, circa 1830

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • length 3 in.
  • 7.6 cm
scalloped sides, the cover with a trophy of music and love, sides and base with further trophies

Condition

restoration to sides, rim seam with spots of lead solder, a few minor enamel losses, otherwise good
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