An Exceptionally Fine Swiss (probably Geneva) Guilloché Enamel Patch Box, circa 1795–1810 antique French frame It's a pretty typical little

It's a pretty typical little scent bottle from that era

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

plus a frame of lush wool trim expands it's already large form

Crafted from gilt bronze mounted on white alabaster

the figure or doll within is another work of exceptional art

An Exceptionally Fine Swiss (probably Geneva) Guilloché Enamel Patch Box, circa 1795–1810 antique French frame It's a pretty typical littleAn 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