Details
The cover and base chased with circular panels centred by a fleuron, the sides engine-turned with concentric reeding stamped with flowerheads, the frosted gold borders with bands of slightly raised chased foliage and flowers, in a later fitted red leather case
138 in. (33 mm.) diameter
16 dwt. (25 gr.)
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
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Louis Galopin (II, 1767-1831) became master bijoutier in Geneva in 1795 and his masterpiece was 'un étui en or émaillé'. He entered into partnership with Samuel Darier in 1807 until 1812.

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