Snuffbox with a panoramic view of Geneva from the Lake
Snuffbox with a panoramic view of Geneva from the Lake
Switzerland, Geneva
Mid-19th century
Enamel, gold; chasing, "en plein" (matte) painted enamel, guilloché, punching
2.3 x 8.5 x 5.6 cm, 169 grams
On the lid inner side: Engraved inscription "Genève" (Geneva). On the rim: Marked with the Dutch tax stamp "J"
Rectangular gold snuffbox with rounded corners and a hinged lid. The lid features a rectangular painted enamel composition depicting a panoramic view of Geneva from the lake. The foreground shows a waterfront with classical buildings, with a clock tower building in the center of the composition. Boats and small vessels cruise on the water, while the snow-capped peaks of the Alps rise in the background, all framed by a chased gold relief border. The body and bottom are decorated with a gold floral ornament and guilloché panels. The corners are adorned with relief-chased leaves.
3100/ДПИ