ANTIQUE 19thC RARE SWISS 18K GOLD & ENAMEL ETUI, GENEVA c.1800
19th Century Swiss 18k (750) Gold & Enamel Etui, of tapering octagonal form, both side of the case enameled with classical female figures, the pull off lid enamelled with a birds nest and a flower vase. The sides enamelled with a delicate turquoise blue.
Although this piece is unmarked this etui is undoubtedly made by one of the best Geneva goldsmiths of the period. Gold has been acid tested and shows to be 750 standard.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4399
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-19th Century Swiss 18k (750) Gold & Enamel Etui, of tapering octagonal form, both side of the case enameled with classical female figures, the pull off lid enamelled with a birds nest and a flower vase. The sides enamelled with a delicate turquoise blue. This etui demonstrates the best of the Geneva enameling techniques of the time, although this piece is unmarked this etui is undoubtedly made by one of the best Geneva goldsmiths of the period. Gold has been acid tested and shows to be 750 standard.
CONDITION
In Good Condition - minor enamel loss.
SIZE
Height: 11cm
Width: 2 x 1cm
Weight: 17.3g