Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 520
CONTEMPLANT L'AMOUR Swiss. Made circa 1800. Fine and rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel snuff box.
CHF 9,000 - 13,000
HKD 74,000 - 105,000 / USD 9,500 - 14,000
Sold: CHF 16,250
Rectangular with canted corners, the sides decorated with panels of translucent royal blue enamel over engine-turning, the corners decorated with gold paillon urns, the base decorated to match with a fine gold paillon border with repeat pattern, hinged lid with a finely painted on enamel scene of a reclining young lady by a fountain in a classical landscape, cupid hovers above holding a garland of flowers, royal blue translucent enamel and gold paillon border, outer border to match the base.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Notes
DIM. 77 x 36 x 15.5 mm.