"Oval Gold Box In Its Case From The End Of The 18th Century"
Oval-shaped snuffbox in chiseled and engraved gold of several tones. The guilloché faces of parallel and circular fillets are engraved with garlands in a raised surround of leaves and flowers on a sandblasted gold background. The lid is decorated in its center with a three-color gold medallion dedicated to the attributes of love in low relief (altar and doves). The side panels are separated by fire pots. In its burgundy leather case gilded with a small iron. Work from the end of the 18th century, Switzerland. Prestige hallmarks: crowned P, initials VPF in heart.
Control: owl's head.
In good general condition, scratch on a side panel.
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