A Pearl-Set Gold, Enamel and Ivory Boite-à-Miniature, Jean George Rémond, Geneva, Circa 1785

oval, the lid inset with an oval portrait miniature, possibly Frederick William II, King of Prussia (r. 1786-1797), painted on ivory, on a dark blue enamel ground decorated with tulip and interlaced gold paillons, the sides and base similarly decorated with further opaque white enamel borders and dividers, maker's mark within two further illegible marks

Length 3 ¼ in.

8.4 cm

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