SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY

The central element of the hinged lid features an enamel miniature depicting a romantic scene in the gallant style. The composition is finely rendered and enclosed within an oval frame of opaque sky-blue enamel, adorned with neoclassical floral motifs. The sides of the case are decorated with a guilloché pattern beneath translucent enamel, enhanced with white enamel ribbon-like waves. The base is designed with alternating vertical segments of white and blue enamel, emphasizing the symmetry and architectural structure of the form. The tobacco box reflects the harmony of proportion and technical perfection characteristic of the Geneva school. Marks: maker’s mark of Pierre Girard, Swiss gold hallmarks post-1881, item number 4281 Dimensions: Width 8.5 cm, depth 6 cm, height 1.5 cm . Weight: 122 g Condition: Excellent collector’s condition Provenance: Private collection, Monaco

Estimation:5.000€

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