Silver - 26th July 2006

Lot 404

A 19th century continental niellwork tobacco box

Estimate £150 - £200

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Description

A 19th century continental niellwork tobacco box, of rounded oblong form with chequerwork around the sides and base centred by a floral spray, the cover with a view of an erupting volcano and a browsing animal in the foreground, unmarked, probably middle Eastern/Caucasian 1830-1840, 4in (10cm) wide, 4oz.