Silver & Objects of Vertu - 18th July 2017

Lot 25

A 17th century silver squeeze-action spice / snuff box

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £350

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Description

A 17th century silver squeeze-action spice / snuff box,

maker's mark of AD conjoined, circa 1680,

oval form, the hinged cover engraved with two cupids, with a windmill behind, the sides and base with engraved foliate scroll decoration, length 4.4cm, approx. weight 0.5oz.