The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016
Lot 487
A 17th century silver-gilt squeeze-action spice / snuff box
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £600
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Description
A 17th century silver-gilt squeeze-action spice / snuff box,
unmarked circa 1680,
oval form, the hinged cover with an engraved scene of a cupid with a townscape behind, inscribed 'VNI ME SEVFIT', and sides and base with engraved foliate scroll decoration, length 4.8cm, approx. weight 0.7oz.