Gold Boxes & Fabergé

Gold Boxes & Fabergé

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An Important American Family Collection

A gold and enamel locket snuff box, Geneva, circa 1830, for the Ottoman Market

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Lot Closed

May 13, 10:22 AM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

shaped rectangular outline, the lid centred with a hinged scalloped-edged enamel plaque representing a lake scene against dramatic pink skies, opening to reveal a compartment decorated in red, white and turquoise taille d'épargne enamel, fitted with a matching circular locket centred with a gold crescent moon and star, formerly probably containing a watch movement, all sides of the box enamelled with brightly-coloured floral and plumy scrollwork on an opaque turquoise ground, apparently unmarked


8.3 cm, 3 1/4 in. wide

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