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Ref: 3069
Oval snuffbox with paillon decoration on a lilac ground with a fine diamond-pattern ornament
Ref: 3069
Oval snuffbox with paillon decoration on a lilac ground with a fine diamond-pattern ornament
18th Century
1795
2 x 7.6 x 5 cm (0 ³/₄ x 3 x 2 inches)
85.8g
1795
2 x 7.6 x 5 cm (0 ³/₄ x 3 x 2 inches)
85.8g
Description: Geneva, circa 1795
In the center of the lid is a rectangular miniature depicting the painter Apelles, Alexander the Great, and his lover Campaspe. Alexander is said to have given his lover Campaspe to Apelles after the painter fell in love with her while portraying her. The front is inlaid with the word "Souvenir" and small old-cut diamonds.
SD: probably Sené and Détalla, Geneva
2x “Hibou” (Owl) import stamps since 1893
1908-1917 Russian Garantee Mark 72 Zolotniks (18 Carat = 0.750)
In the center of the lid is a rectangular miniature depicting the painter Apelles, Alexander the Great, and his lover Campaspe. Alexander is said to have given his lover Campaspe to Apelles after the painter fell in love with her while portraying her. The front is inlaid with the word "Souvenir" and small old-cut diamonds.
SD: probably Sené and Détalla, Geneva
2x “Hibou” (Owl) import stamps since 1893
1908-1917 Russian Garantee Mark 72 Zolotniks (18 Carat = 0.750)
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Oval snuffbox with paillon decoration on a lilac ground with a fine diamond-pattern ornament