Furniture & Works of Art - 24th September 2013
Lot 170
A 19th century carved coquilla nut snuff box
Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £300
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Description
A 19th century carved coquilla nut snuff box, modelled as a man wearing a cap and overcoat with bone buttons and bead eyes, 3½in (9cm) high, an Italian olive wood and marquetry extending book rack and a button hook with a Celtic design, the brass handle previously plated. (3)
Provenance: Newby Hall, Yorkshire.