Furniture and Works of Art - 10th March 2009

Lot 368

An early 19th century circular tortoiseshell 'secret' snuff box

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £95

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Description

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.