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

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

A rare octagonal tobacco box crafted from 14K gold, created in the second half of the 19th century in Geneva, in the workshop of Pierre Girard. This piece exemplifies high-level jewellery craftsmanship, combining miniature enamel painting, guilloché engraving, and refined ornamental detail. 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

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SNUFF BOX IN THE FORM OF A DOUBLE-BARREL PISTOL CENTRAL EUROPE, 19TH CENTURY

SNUFF BOX IN THE FORM OF A DOUBLE-BARREL PISTOL CENTRAL EUROPE, 19TH CENTURY

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GOLD CIGARETTE CASE BY THE FIRM E. BURKHARD RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

GOLD CIGARETTE CASE BY THE FIRM E. BURKHARD RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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GOLD MATCH SAFE WITH GUILLOCHÉ DECORATION, 56 ZOLOTNIK STANDARD RUSSIA, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY

GOLD MATCH SAFE WITH GUILLOCHÉ DECORATION, 56 ZOLOTNIK STANDARD RUSSIA, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period

Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period

LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH BLUE GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL. FIRM OF I. MARSHAK ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1908

SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH BLUE GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL. FIRM OF I. MARSHAK ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1908

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DISH “BACCHUS”. NEO-RENAISSANCE, IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER (1645–1701) GERMANY, 19TH CENTURY

DISH “BACCHUS”. NEO-RENAISSANCE, IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER (1645–1701) GERMANY, 19TH CENTURY

RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s

RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s

Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.

Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.

GOLD SNUFFBOX WITH MINIATURE “SAINTE ANNE TRINITAIRE”. ATTRIBUTED TO JOHANN DANIEL BERNEAUD (1773 - 1861) SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1820 - 1835

GOLD SNUFFBOX WITH MINIATURE “SAINTE ANNE TRINITAIRE”. ATTRIBUTED TO JOHANN DANIEL BERNEAUD (1773 - 1861) SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1820 - 1835

An exquisite gold snuffbox of rectangular form with rounded corners, executed in the tradition of the Geneva school of enamel art in the first third of the 19th century. The hinged cover is adorned with a finely painted polychrome enamel miniature depicting Sainte Anne Trinitaire - Saint Anne, the Madonna with the Christ Child, and four angels. The composition follows Western European iconography representing Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, symbolizing three generations of Christ’s lineage.The enamel plaque is framed within an elaborate three-color gold border composed of garlands of flowers, buds and foliage in yellow, pink and white gold, accented with refined cobalt enamel lines. The sides of the box are decorated with floral ornamentation combined with deep cobalt enamel panels. The reverse features a guilloché ground surrounded by a vegetal frame with rounded corners, enriched with bi-color gold ornament and cobalt enamel. The interior is mirror polished, reflecting the exceptional level of craftsmanship.Based on stylistic analysis of the miniature and the goldwork, the piece may be attributed to the circle of Geneva masters working for the French export market during the Restoration period. The attribution to Johann Daniel Berneaud (1773 - 1861) is based on stylistic parallels and requires further comparative research.Hallmarks: French import guarantee mark for 14K gold - letter “a” within a scallop shell, confirming assay control upon import into France.Material: 14K gold, polychrome painted enamel on gold, guilloché.Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 2 cm.Weight: 173.6 g.Condition: Good condition. Minor signs of age-related wear. Enamel miniature without losses or cracks. Hinge functioning properly.Provenance: Private collection.

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GOLD SNUFF BOX WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE AND PEARLS FRANCE, CIRCA 1795

GOLD SNUFF BOX WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE AND PEARLS FRANCE, CIRCA 1795

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GOLD BOX FOR GAMING CHIPS WITH PLAYING CARD SYMBOLS EUROPE, MID-19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1850–1860

GOLD BOX FOR GAMING CHIPS WITH PLAYING CARD SYMBOLS EUROPE, MID-19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1850–1860

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GOLD SNUFFBOX WITH ENAMEL. GEORG REMOND, LAMY ET CIE GENEVA, 1801–1805

GOLD SNUFFBOX WITH ENAMEL. GEORG REMOND, LAMY ET CIE GENEVA, 1801–1805

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RUSSIAN 14K GOLD CIGARETTE CASE. BEILIN & SON FACTORY ST PETERSBURG, 1908–1917

RUSSIAN 14K GOLD CIGARETTE CASE. BEILIN & SON FACTORY ST PETERSBURG, 1908–1917

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MOUNTAIN CRYSTAL BOWL WITH GOLD MOUNT BY FABERGÉ SAINT PETERSBURG, 1880–1890

MOUNTAIN CRYSTAL BOWL WITH GOLD MOUNT BY FABERGÉ SAINT PETERSBURG, 1880–1890

GOLD-MOUNTED MAGNIFYING GLASS WITH JASPER BODY EUROPE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

GOLD-MOUNTED MAGNIFYING GLASS WITH JASPER BODY EUROPE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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