A mother of pearl

A mother of pearl, tortoiseshell and pique work snuff box by J R Pearce, London, of navette form with alternate panels, the hinged cover with an applied plaque engraved a lion crest, the tortoiseshell panels with gilt and silver trailing foliage, the conforming cover with a foil lined interior and a stained bone spoon, the leather lined base with a paper label Made by J.R.PEARCE. 77, Cornhill, London., 2in (5cm) h, 2.25in (5.7cm) w.