Presentation box in gold and enamel gift from Alexander the Tsar made in Geneva circa 1814
Presentation box in gold and enamel with Geneva hallmarks.
It is written inside the box :
"Alex(an)dre P(remier) Empereur de toutes les Russies
à M(onsieu)r le Ch(evalie)r de Trevet
Le 5 juin 1814"
The story tells that the Knight Trevet has escorted the 3rd of june 1814 Alexander the First to Calais, as this one was going to see his sister in London.
Made in Geneva circa 1814.
Dimensions : 9 cm long x 5 cm breadth x 1,4 cm high
Price on request.
Museum piece.
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Presentation box in gold and enamel gift from Alexander the Tsar made in Geneva circa 1814.Presentation box in gold and enamel gift from Alexander the Tsar made in Geneva circa 1814.Presentation box in gold and enamel gift from Alexander the Tsar made in Geneva circa 1814.Presentation box in gold and enamel gift from Alexander the Tsar made in Geneva circa 1814.Presentation box in gold and enamel gift from Alexander the Tsar made in Geneva circa 1814.Presentation box in gold and enamel gift from Alexander the Tsar made in Geneva circa 1814.Presentation box in gold and enamel gift from Alexander the Tsar made in Geneva circa 1814.
