Antiquorum in Love, Impotant Horology...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 16, 1997
LOT 9
Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1790, the enamel attributed to Jean V Mussard. "L'alliance du vin et de l'amour" Fine 18K gold mounted, tortoiseshell circular snuff box, made with an early enamel watch case back.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
USD 5,500 - 7,000
Two piece circular, gold rims chased with a floral decoration, the cover fitted with a fine enamel plaque painted with a scene featuring The Alliance between Love and Wine, the enamel backing with a riverside landscape painted en grisaille against a turquoise ground. Diam. 65 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-18 |
Fair Spotted |
Notes
Note for can Musard V, see lot 6.