Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 76

The Altar of Love Geneva, goldsmith's mark "TC", circa 1780. Very fine and small gold and enamel oval snuff box in original leather fitted box.

C. Two-body, the lid centered by a painted on enamel medallion depicting a lady kneeling before the altar of love, champlevé enamel frame background and borders in foliate pattern, en suite band, the base centered by disarranged flower vases painted in translucent violet champlevé enamel, background and borders en suite to the lid.Punched with maker's mark inside the lid and box.Dim. 67 x 51 x 30 mm.