A gold snuff box, probably Spanish Colonial, 18th century

of flat cartouche form, chased with grotesque boating figures, fruits and foliage, between diaper panels, unmarked

overall good condition despite some wear commensurate with age, pin of hinge sticking out but not a replacement. measurements and weight: Weight 82.3 ; Height 0.5 cm ; Width 8.1 cm ; Length 5.9 cm
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For a comparable snuff box see An Iberian Private collects ion, Part I., 8 December 2011, Christie’s London, lot 220.