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A gold and enamel snuff box, probably Geneva, circa 1785/90

A gold and enamel snuff box, probably Geneva, circa 1785/90

8 cm; 3 ⅛ in. wide

oval, all sides painted en plein with fishing scenes and views of ports or architectural elements on an opalescent pale pink ground, within chased borders of roses and ovolos alternating with translucent green enamel leaves, maker's mark AI crowned incuse, in leather case,
 

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