A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE

GENEVA, CIRCA 1785

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A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SEALING-WAX CASE
GENEVA, CIRCA 1785
slightly tapering étui of oval section, both sides of cover and base with rectangles of dark blue translucent enamel on an engine-turned ground with trailing foliate garlands of white enamel, within polished gold fillets, the sablé borders with translucent green enamel foliage interspersed with opaque white enamel pellets, similarly decorated cover with rosette, blank matrix
4 3/8 in. (111 mm.) long