Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 182
ALLEGORY OF LOVE, GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX Geneve, Swiss. Made circa 1800. Fine and rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel snuff box.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
HKD 120,000 - 160,000 / USD 15,000 - 20,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 17,500
Rectangular with canted corners, the sides decorated with panels of translucent royal blue enamel over engine- turning, the corners decorated with a circular geometric pattern, the base decorated to match with gold and enamel foliate pattern, the border with repeat pattern, hinged lid with finely painted enamel scene representing the allegory of love.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Notes
DIM. 84 x 42 x 17mm.
Provenance: Christies, London, November 21st, 1972.
To be sold without reserve