ANTIQUE 19thC RARE SWISS 18K GOLD & ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, BAUTTE & MOYNIER c.1830
19th Century Swiss 18k (750) gold & enamel snuff box, of slender rectangular form, both side enameled with bright and lavish sprays of flowers on black ground, this snuff box demonstrates the best of the Geneva enameling techniques of the time, although this piece is unsigned this scent bottle is undoubtedly made by the J.F. Bautte & Moynier company, Hallmarked with Belgian import mark.
Reference Number: A5314
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Swiss 18k (750) gold & enamel snuff box, of slender rectangular form, both side enameled with bright and lavish sprays of flowers on black ground, this snuff box demonstrates the best of the Geneva enameling techniques of the time, although this piece is unsigned this scent bottle is undoubtedly made by the J.F. Bautte & Moynier company, world renowned jewelers who were best known for their enamel work and amongst his clients included Queen Victoria and the duchess of Clermont-Tonnerre. Hallmarked with Belgian import mark (used 1831-1869)
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 1.5cm
Width: 7 x 4.5cm
Weight: 72g