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French gold pique enamel and horn box, William Tell, circa 1790.
A fine French gold pique, horn and enamel circular box, circa 1790. The cover with an inset circular enamel plaque, beautifully hand painted with a scene depicting the legend of William Tell, shooting the apple, placed on his sons head. Albrecht Gessler watches on, astride his horse, along with a large crowd, in a mountainous landscape.
Both the box and rim of the cover inset with gold stars.
Legend has it, that on November 18th, 1307, William Tell and his son visited the village of Altdorf, where he refused to bow to Gessler. After his arrest, Gessler forced him to shoot an apple off of the head of his son, at 120 paces.
Tell succeeded in the challenge, and later killed the tyrant.
Diameter – 8.2 cm, 3 1/4”.
Height – 2.3 cm, 7/8”.
Condition: Excellent.
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees