The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016
Lot 486
A 17th century silver squeeze-action spice / snuff box
Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £1300
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Description
A 17th century silver squeeze-action spice / snuff box,
maker's mark of DS crowned, circa 1680-90,
oval form, the hinged cover with a scene of a fisherman walking across a bridge, with houses behind, and sides with engraved decoration, the base with foliate scroll decoration, length 3.8cm, approx. weight 0.5oz.