Lot 11
  • 11

A gold and enamel snuff box

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • width 7.7cm, 3in
makers' mark R & C incuse only, Geneva, circa 1795, later French control marks



rectangular with cut corners, the lid inset with a Geneva enamel plaque painted with a happy lakeside family party, the mother guarding a bird's nest from the attentions of a plump tabby cat, chased acanthus frame, the sides and base enamelled in translucent dark blue over palm tree engine-turning, taille d'épargne borders