λ A late-18th century gilt metal and gold-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box,

λ A late-18th century gilt metal and gold-mounted tortoiseshell snuff box,
unmarked circa 1780,
circular form, the tortoiseshell body with carved basket weave decoration, gilt metal mounts and hinge, the cover applied with pierced and embossed gold decoration with birds and foliate scroll decoration, damage to tortoiseshell and cover separate, diameter 7.9cm.