ANTIQUE 19thC SWISS 18K GOLD & ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, FRANCOIS JOANIN c.1800
19th Century Swiss 18k gold & enamel snuff box, of rectangular shape with canted corners, the cover set with a finely painted classical enamel oval panel, depicting a picturesque landscape, surrounded with a rope-twist boarder, the sides and base decorated with unusual geometrical patterns and floral bands along the sides on white ground.
Hallmarked with the makers mark of Francois Joanin, Geneva, gold guarantee and prestige marks, inventory number 6639.
Reference Number: C6402
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-19th Century Swiss 18k gold & enamel snuff box, of rectangular shape with canted corners, the cover set with a finely painted classical enamel oval panel, depicting a picturesque landscape, surrounded with a rope-twist boarder, the sides and base decorated with unusual geometrical patterns and floral bands along the sides on white ground. Hallmarked with the makers mark of Francois Joanin, Geneva, gold guarantee and prestige marks, inventory number 6639.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 1.5cm
Width: 9 x 6cm
Weight: 134g