A Swiss Enamelled Gold Snuff-box
By Jean-Georges Rémond & Compagnie, Geneva, 1804–1811
Rectangular snuff-box with rounded corners, the cover inset with a finely painted enamel plaque depicting Virgil reading the Aeneid to Octavia and Augustus, framed within a taille d’épargne enamel border of laurel leaves. The sides and base are decorated with deep blue and black enamel panels over diaper-patterned engine-turning, further enhanced at each corner with taille d’épargne acanthus leaf motifs in gold.
Dimensions: 3 ½ in. (90 mm) wide
37 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Good condition
Material: Gold
Length: 6
Width: 9
Reference (ID): 1594460
Availability: In stock
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