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Geneva, Nov 14, 2009

LOT 95

Military Encampment Probably Dutch, in the French manner. Made in 18th century style, circa 1880. Fine and rare, silver-gilt snuff box set with a series of gouache miniatures depicting life in a military encampment.

C. Two-body, polished, moulded lid and base, fluted pilaster at each corner, the lid, base and sides glazed and mounted en cage with gouache miniatures depicting soldiers in various leisure activities within an encampment. Dim. 75 x 50 x 35 mm. From the Collection of an Italian Gentleman