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A gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, English, circa 1760

Lot Closed

May 13, 10:31 AM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

rectangular with waisted sides, the lid of bloodstone box framed in openwork gold mounts chased with scrollwork, flowers and rocailles, the stepped mounts centred with a slender protruding thumbpiece, reeded base mount and bevelled hardstone base, apparently unmarked, in modern velvet-lined case


6.2 cm, 2 3/8 in. wide