Description & Technical information

With shallow waisted sides, basketweave panels and ropetwist rims, the cover inset with a flush hinged lid opening on a ropetwist circle handle, centred by an applied floral spray of leafy rose blooms in red and lemon gold in relief upon the basketweave ground, flush within a trefoil and lappet border in red and lemon gold on sable ground, apparently unmarked.

Weight: 44.5g

Date:  c.1820
Period:  19th century
Origin:  Swiss
Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.7 x 1.5 cm (2¹/₈ x 1¹/₂ x 0⁵/₈ inches)
Categories: Jewellery