Switzerland, Geneve

1792-1800

George Rénaud & Cie

Gold, pearls; chasing, enamel over guilloche, coloured enamel painting

2.2 х 7.1 х 4.35 cm, 62 gr

Gold oval snuffbox with a hinged lid. A large oval plaque painted with polychrome enamels depicting three shepherds with sheep, one of them carving initials on a tree is on the lid. A pearl frame surrounds the miniature. The body of the snuffbox is decorated with gold and white enamel floral ornament with classic urn, on light blue enamel background and oval and round plaques of dark blue enamel over guilloche background with flowers.