Fine Silver - 27th April 2016
Lot 76
λAn early 18th century silver-mounted and tortoiseshell snuff box
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £300
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Description
λAn early 18th century silver-mounted and tortoiseshell snuff box,
unmarked, circa 1700-1720,
oval form, the hinged cover inlaid with two conjoined hearts with a serpent running through them, and inscribed 'IL SONT VNIS MALGRE L'ENVIE', brass base, length 8.5cm.