Furniture & Works of Art including: The Michael Nellist Collection of Treen - 15th September 2009

Lot 563

An early 19th century tortoiseshell and horn circular snuff box

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £1100

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Description

An early 19th century tortoiseshell and horn circular snuff box, the cover and the base inset gouache views of Vesuvius erupting during the day and night, with gilt metal borders, 3 1/8in (8cm) dia.