A Pearl-Set Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Probably Geneva, Circa 1790

rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein with a classically dressed gentleman presenting a flower basket to a young lady, against drapery and architectural elements, the background with hazy mountains and a cloudy pink sky, within a split-pearl frame, the sides and base decorated with dark blue enamel over zig zag engine-turning, as well as taille d'épargne vases and geometrical borders in black, white and cornflower blue enamel, apparently unmarked,

in a modern leather case

3 in., 7.6 cm wide