A Swiss snuff box, by Rémond Lamy & Cie, Geneva, circa 1800, of rectangular form with rounded corners, the cover painted en plein in a mountainous lakeside setting, the foreground with a couple in a horse drawn carriage travelling at speed, framed by blue and white enamel stringing and outer border of enamel and repeating chased gold and foliate lozenges, the sides with translucent blue enamel panels over engine-turning (enamel losses), incuse maker’s mark, length 7.3cm.
£2,800-£3,000