Oval, the cover and underside centered by a painted spray of pink and red roses on translucent blue over a guilloche ground, within borders of scrolling ribbon and flowerheads on a pink ground, the sides with further scrolls and flowers in blue, green, and white enamel, apparently unmarked
3 in. (7.6 cm.) long

Possibly acquired by Matilda Geddings Gray (1885-1971) from Hammer Galleries, New York, 1940s or 1950s.
By descent to Matilda Gray Stream (1924-2023) and descendants.

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The shape of this box is reminiscent of that used by Geneva goldsmiths for the colorful boxes made to be exported to the Chinese or Ottoman markets. However, the choice of ornament suggests this box was possibly intended for a European clientele which started visiting Switzerland with the expansion of railways across Europe during the second quarter of the 19th century wanting to bring back a souvenir.