Lot 542
  • 542

A SMALL THREE-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1790 | A small three-colour gold snuff box, probably Geneva, circa 1790

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 7.6 cm., 3 in. wide
rectangular with cut corners, the lid with a panel chased with a dog by a fountain, the ground, sides and base decorated with crisp bright-cut flowers and scrolls, framed by garland borders, maker's mark apparently VB crowned incuse

Condition

Really excellent condition
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