RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 11th March, 2020

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ANTIQUE 19thC SWISS 18K GOLD & ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, FRANCOIS JOANIN c.1800

19th Century Swiss 18k gold & enamel snuff box, of rectangular shape with canted corners, the cover set with a finely painted classical enamel oval panel, depicting a picturesque landscape, surrounded with a rope-twist boarder, the sides and base decorated with unusual geometrical patterns and floral bands along the sides on white ground.

Hallmarked with the makers mark of Francois Joanin, Geneva, gold guarantee and prestige marks, inventory number 6639.

Reference Number: C6402

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ELEGANT 20thC CARTIER SILVER PLATED & ENAMEL DESK CLOCK c.1945

20th Century Art Deco silver plated & enamel desk clock, Signed Cartier, Mechanical lever movement, gilt dial with textured central sector, luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with luminous accents, luminous hands, square-shaped case, electric blue guilloche enamel border with white and gilt borders, hinged stand to the leather case back, metal back secured by four screws, case and movement signed European Watch & Clock Co, dial signed Cartier, comes in the original case.

Reference Number: A6140

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ANTIQUE 19thC SWISS 18K GOLD & ENAMEL SNUFF BOX WITH MINIATURE c.1810

19th Century Swiss 18k gold snuff box, of rectangular shape with rounded corners, lid inset with a round hand painted enamel miniature of a Swiss lady, wearing head-dress, translucent embroidered gown, holding a letter addressed to Miss Shambrier of Geneva. The box decorated with black enamelled border, lid engraved with urns, leaves and birds on matted ground, the side and base decorated with intricate engine turning.

Hallmarked with inventory number 5768.

Reference Number: C6287