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A 19th century Swiss gold snuff box Alexander Magnin, Geneva

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A 19th century Swiss gold snuff box Alexander Magnin, Geneva

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A 19th century Swiss gold snuff box
Alexander Magnin, Geneva
Circular, the cover with elliptic circular engine-turned decoration, with a stylised foliate border, diameter 5.2cm, weight 38.8gms.

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A 19th century Swiss gold snuff box Alexander Magnin, Geneva

Name: A 19th century Swiss gold snuff box Alexander Magnin, Geneva
SKU: 137728370
Price: 1300 GBP
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