Snuffboxes and Сigarette Сases

Snuffbox with an image of Erato, the muse of lyric poetry

    Snuffbox with an image of Erato, the muse of lyric poetry

    Switzerland, Geneve

    1790-1801

    Jean-Georges Rémond & Company

    Gold, enamel; chasing, engraving, guilloche, painting

    1.5 х 9.4 х 6.5 cm, 119 gr

    Mark of the firm: " G.R.C.", two marks: "ET" and "ET" in rectangles

    Gold rectangular snuffbox with cut corners and a hinged lid. An oval plaque with an image of Erato, a muse of lyric poetry, composing a sonnet is on the lid. A Cupid is playing with a mask near Erato's feet. The image is framed by a thin blue line and a relief gold garland with ribbons. The body of the box, its lateral sides and the bottom are decorated with dark blue guilloche panels with the stylized palm leaves.

    Инв.2233/ДПИ