An Exceptionally Fine Swiss (probably Geneva) Guilloché Enamel Patch Box, circa 1795–1810 antique French frame and this one is particularly

and this one is particularly wonderful - still in the original presentation box

larger than most and one (pair or grouping) of several that we're adding today and in the weeks ahead

all in the original storage and/or presentation box

so this is the tool used to slip between the pages

The blowing process enlarged the spaces between fissures to create a labyrinth of channels in varying widths

An Exceptionally Fine Swiss (probably Geneva) Guilloché Enamel Patch Box, circa 1795–1810 antique French frame and this one is particularlyAn exceptionally fine Swiss (probably Geneva) guilloch enamel patch box, circa 17951810, beautifully crafted in silver with traces of its original vermeil. The body is covered in brilliant translucent crimson kiln fired enamel over engine turned guilloch, richly decorated with raised gold scrollwork, tiny hand painted floral reserves, and delicate white enamel accents. The interior retains its original portrait miniature of a fashionable young woman