A Private Collection of Snuff Boxes & Bonbonnières - 25th April 2017

Lot 196

An 18th century gold-mounted moss agate snuff box

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1200

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Description

An 18th century gold-mounted moss agate snuff box,

unmarked, probably English, circa 1740,

shaped oblong form, the hinged cover with an oval moss agate panel, chased border with birds, shells and foliate decoration, the sides with similar decoration, length 7.5cm.