Lot 869 , A late 18th century Swiss three colour gold oval snuff box, makers mark, incuse VM, Geneva, circa 1790, 7cm.

A late 18th century Swiss three colour gold oval snuff box, maker's mark, incuse VM, Geneva, circa 1790, the hinged lid and base with bright cut engraved scroll decoration and two colour gold foliate border, the lid with central octagonal panel depicting scene of a dog chasing birds, the bright cut engraved sides with four two colour gold panels decorated with lyres, 7cm.
Estimate £2,500-3,500

There is small cluster of tiny dents, visible on the interior of the lid and a similar small cluster on the base, visible from the interior. There are a few very minor surface nicks/scratches around the edge of the top rim. Overall condition is otherwise good. Incuse VM stamped on interior of base and lid. Small bird with outstretched wings stamped on interior rim. Gold standard not known, would suggest 18ct??


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Sold for £3,200