Furniture and Works of Art - 10 Mar 2009
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An early 19th century circular tortoiseshell 'secret' snuff box
An early 19th century circular tortoiseshell 'secret' snuff box, the cover inset an oval agate panel with an applied gilt acorn and border, the outer border of pressed oak leaves and applied gilt acorns, with a plain interior unscrewing to reveal a vacant oval recess, 3.25in (8.2cm) dia.