A Pearl-Set Gold and Enamel Necessaire, Geneva, Circa 1785

of tubular form with oval section, both sides enameled en plein with two young ladies near turtle doves and an altar of love on a pale blue blue ground, a pedestal decorated with paillons and a banner reading 'Gage d'Amitié' below, applied with split-pearl set swags and ribbons, within a dark blue paillon border, the reeded gold sides engraved with vases decorated with split-pearls, the domed enamel lid fitted with a suspension loop, the fitted interior formerly containing scent bottles, apparently unmarked

Height 3 1/2 in.

8.8 cm