BY RÉMOND, LAMY & MERCIER & CO. (FL. 1805-1815), GENEVA, CIRCA 1810

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A SWISS ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX SET WITH A MICROMOSAIC PLAQUE
BY RÉMOND, LAMY & MERCIER & CO. (FL. 1805-1815), GENEVA, CIRCA 1810
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base set with panels of weave-pattern engine-turning within slightly raised taille d'épargne blue enamel and polished gold foliage, the cover set with a rectangular micromosaic plaque depicting a spaniel lying on a grassy bank with mountains beyond
3½ in. (88 mm.) wide

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Lot Essay

Jean-Georges Rémond (or Reymond), was active as of 1783 until approximately 1820. He became Master Goldsmith on 22 December 1783 and founded Georges Rémond & Cie. in 1790. The company was named Rémond, Mercier, Lamy & Cie. in 1800 and specialised in the production of snuff boxes, snuff boxes with watches, singing bird boxes, form watches and musical boxes. A similar micromosaic of a spaniel, signed by Antonio Aguatti, is illustrated in J. Hanisee Gabriel, The Gilbert Collection. Micromosaics, London, 2000, p. 75, no. 23. Antonio Aguatti (D. 1846), was noted as being one of the most distinguished micromosaic artists of his era. His studio, located at 96 Piazza di Spagna, was also credited with the technique of fusing different colours of micromosaic, allowing for a more painterly quality to the medium.

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