Silver - 27th July 2005

Lot 640

An early 19th century gold and enamelled sealing wax case

Estimate £500 - £600 | Hammer £650

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Description

An early 19th century gold and enamelled sealing wax case, decorated with bright-cutting and four painted panels each depicting a figure against a light powder blue ground (some restoration). Struck with a foliate makers mark (thrice) and French duty marks, 4.3in, (11cm) high, probably Swiss c.1800.